Condition: Acceptable. Please see the images for more details. May show signs of wear such as:
• Shelf wear or scuffing on the cover
• Creases, marks, or tears on pages or dust jacket
• Possible remainder marks or previous owner’s name/notes inside
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Blurb: “A fascinating window into Dayton’s past, this 1891 illustrated guide was created for visitors to the Central National Soldiers’ Home, one of the most important veterans’ institutions of the 19th century.
Packed with detailed descriptions, engraved illustrations, and local advertisements, it serves as both a historical guidebook and a snapshot of life in Dayton at the turn of the century. Inside, you’ll find tours of the Soldiers’ Home grounds, insights into daily life for veterans, and rich “Sketches of Dayton” covering the city’s institutions, businesses, and growth.
What really sets this apart are the period ads and visuals. Local businesses, storefronts, and services bring the era to life in a way modern histories rarely capture.
A great piece for collectors of Civil War era history, Ohio and Dayton memorabilia, or anyone who loves unique illustrated books from the late 1800s.”