Author: SHATTUCK, Lemuel
Title: Census of Boston for the Year 1845
Description: 1846. SHATTUCK, Lemuel. REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED TO OBTAIN THE CENSUS OF BOSTON FOR THE YEAR 1845, Embracing Collateral Facts and Statistical Researches, Illustrating the History and Condition of the Population, and their Means of Progress and Prosperity. Boston: John H. Eastburn, City Printer, 1846. vii + [1] + 179 pp. + [1] + 95 pp. Appendix + [1], plus two folding maps. 8vo. rebound, green cloth stamped in gilt and blind, sunned to light brown at spine. Ex-library with usual markings: spine and cover markings, bookplate and rear pocket. Corners and heel and crown worn, shallow chipping to spine. Light foxing to front map and title page. Some occasional interior foxing. Map of Boston is lovely, with a few closed tears, no loss of image, 18.5 x 16 inches. Railroad map 18.5 x 21.5 inches, one closed tear with no loss. Population data includes place of birth, ages, sexes, classes, education, wealth, religion, public health. .

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