Description
First edition of The Cincinnati Directory, published in 1819.
Twelvemo, [x], 11-156. Full calf, gilt bands on spine, title rubbed off, some cracking to spine. Lacking the map of Cincinnati. Paper is toned. Includes almanac for 1820.
(Thompson, 196) (Howes C409) (Sabin 13085)
This first directory of Cincinnati details the local government, distilleries, canal systems, shipping project and prominent citizens. It was followed by a second edition in 1825, but only a small number were printed, making them exceptionally scarce.
Full title: The Cincinnati Directory: Containing Names, Profession And Occupation Of The Inhabitants Of The Town, Alphabetically Arranged; With The Number Of The Building Occupied By Each. Also, An Account of Its Officers, Population, Institutions And Societies, Public Buildings, Manufactures, &c.
