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1889 1st Ed. History of the Johnstown Flood

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
1889 1st Ed. History of the Johnstown Flood
Featured in this lot is this 1889 first edition copy of History of the Johnstown Flood. The book includes all the fearful record—the breaking of the south fork dam; the sweeping out of the conemaugh valley; the overthrow of Johnstown; the massing of the wreck at the railroad bridge, and more. The piece features numerous black and white illustrations and photos. The condition of this book is fair to good with slight wear to the outside cover and the outside spine along with the inside spine and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 5/8" x 5 1/2".