Illustrated Catalogue Containing Descriptions of Books, Curiosities, Tricks, Cards and Fast Selling Novelties of Every Description

Author Frank A. Ells & Co. American

1860–80

Not on view

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Title: Illustrated Catalogue Containing Descriptions of Books, Curiosities, Tricks, Cards and Fast Selling Novelties of Every Description
Author: Frank A. Ells & Co. (Chicago, Illinois)
Published in: Chicago
Date: 1860–80
Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
Dimensions: 5 5/16 x 2 15/16 in. (13.5 x 7.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1962
Object Number: 62.619.46
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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