Hardcover
1880 · Wells, PA
Wells, PA: J. W. Beaman, 1880. Folio ledger book bound in quarter polished calf over suede, four raised bands with black morocco labels in gilt, marbled end papers. (52) alphabet index pages followed by 525 numbered pages. With 4 pieces of ephemera laid in, 3 receipts for J. W. Beaman and Beaman & Mosher, and one receipt for Tioga & Elmira State Line Railroad Co. The Merchandise Co. receipts are printed Wells, Pa. which is in Wells Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania in the village of Mosherville, formerly known as French Mills and Wells. before adopting the name Mosherville. Near Fine, the first 6 pages with top corner shallow chips not affecting text. A quite handsome journal with multiple entries dated 1880-1884 on almost every page in black and red ink and pencil in lovely and legible handwriting. With hundreds of names, an excellent genealogical source book for that time and place. . Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.
(Inventory #: 009828)