Search Results: Titles starting with M from Mountain & Light Books

This is a fantastic artifact of New York State's legislative history.
It was assigned to Alfred Chamberlain, representative from Otsego County, NY. (Famous Cooperstown is the County Seat.) There is quite a bit of historical information here and works as a primary source especially relevant to anyone trying to understand the history of the government, especially of New York State.

The gilt on the spine has suffered some damage and a small tear. See Photos. Diagrams which are attached have caused the covers to bend outwards though everything is well attached. Covers are worn and bumped. Pages are intact.
The pages are supple, no foxing, though they probably were a lighter color when new. The two diagrams are separate fold outs- the Senate Chamber and the Assembly Chamber. The Assembly Chamber is larger and has more tearing around the edges and excessive creasing. The diagram of the Senate chamber is on a smaller sheet of paper and less distressed. These could be restored by a professional and framed… Read More

Weed, Parsons and Company, Printers.

This is a fantastic artifact of New York State's legislative history.

It was assigned to the Rev. J.H. Raymond.

There is quite a bit of historical information here. Aside from expected data you will also find such info as "Tons of furniture going to other states by way of Buffalo from 1837 to 1864".

This is a Primary Source especially relevant to anyone
trying to understand not only the history of the government of New York State, but canal statistics, names of persons in various positions in the military, and banking information.

The pages are still supple, no strong foxing, though they were undoubtably a lighter color when new.

The Constitution of the United States is printed in its entirety, followed by an Index to it. The NYS Constitution is also printed in its entirety.

The counties of NY are listed with their dates of establishment.
There are lists of Post Offices and Post Masters with a separate listing for Money Order Post Offices.
Listings of… Read More