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The PAST Of YPSILANTI: A Discourse. Delivered on Leaving the Old Presbyterian Church Edifice, Lord's Day, September 20th, 1857. Also, AN APPENDIX, Containing a History of Schools, Secret Societies, &c.
Detroit: Fleming & Davis, Book Printers, No. 52 Shelby Street. 1857. 1st Edition (Howes F283; Sabin 25228). 48 pp. 8vo. 8-1/8" x 5-7/16". Printed self-wrappers, stab-sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. Age toning to outer leaves, with average wear. Short tear to last leaf, along spine fold. Withal, a VG copy. Item #41917
The “secret societies” include Free Masons, Odd Fellows, Sons of Temperance, Mechanics’ Mutual Protection, & Vigilance Society.
A somewhat uncommon 'local history' item, with the last at auction 1978.
Price: $325.00
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