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Nevada's First Directory -Reprint [145026]

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Nevada's First Directory -Reprint  [145026]
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This is a 1962 reprint of the First Directory of Nevada Territory which was originally published in 1862. The description on the dust jacket states that only 6 copies of the original are know to exist. This reprint has an introduction by Richard Lingenfelter discussing the history of this directory. This introduction is followed by a historical sketch of the Nevada Territory. This sketch is followed by a copy of the Organic Act, the act that was used to organize the Territory of Nevada. The bulk of the directory is paginated by county, and alphabetically lists the residents in the major towns of each county. The residents' occupations and addresses are also given. The last part of the book contains Sketches of the Washoe Siver Mines by Henry DeGroot. There are also copies of business advertisements in the front and back pages, as well as on the dust jacket. 9.25 x 6.25, great condition with minor tears on the dust jacket. City: State:Nevada Date:1962