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Philadelphia before cheesesteaks were famous.
Condition Good antique condition. 1917 first edition hardcover with expected shelf wear, rubbing, and light soiling to the cloth boards. Binding remains solid with age-toned pages and original rough-cut page edges. No dust jacket. Description Published in 1917 by J.B. Lippincott Company, this first edition explores the history, culture, architecture, and development of early Philadelphia. Illustrated with a photogravure frontispiece and 119 photographs and prints, it is an excellent addition to collections of Pennsylvania history, Americana, and early U.S. history.