The Advertiser's Hand-Book. comprising A Complete List of the Newspapers, Periodicals, and Magazines Published in the United States and British Possessions
New York: S.M. Pettengill, 1870. Hardcover. Violet cloth with gilt lettering 206 pp. plus cxliv pp. advertiser's section. State-by-state (also territories) listing of all newspapers in the U.S. giving the city or town in which each was published, the population, name of publication and political affiliation (Democratic, Republican or Independent). Also includes section on Canadian newspapers and a few select international newspapers. Additionally, the guide includes lists of religious journals, medical and surgical journals, agricultural papers, educational periodicals. The large section of advertisements for individual publications, occasionally illustrated with engravings, include circulation figures and advertising rates. A fascinating glimpse into the world of newspaper publishing nearly a century and a half ago as well as an invaluable reference work. A tight example, internally clean, gilt lettering bright but with the spine strip and edges heavily spotted. Very Good. Item #E7554
Price: $60.00