{"product_id":"antique-book-history-of-concord-new-hampshire-1725-1903-lyford-2-volume-set-1903","title":"Antique Book History of Concord New Hampshire 1725-1903 Lyford 2 Volume Set 1903","description":"Up for sale is a original 2-volume set of History of Concord, New Hampshire: From the Original Grant in Seventeen Hundred and Twenty-Five to the Opening of the Twentieth Century. Prepared under the supervision of the City History Commission and edited by James O. Lyford, this comprehensive work was authorized by the Concord city government and printed by The Rumford Press in 1903.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set serves as an essential, definitive resource for New England historians, genealogists, and collectors of local New Hampshire history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Content \u0026amp; Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Volume I \u0026amp; II Complete: Covers the detailed early history of the Plantation of Penacook, original land grants, native conflicts, municipal development, political growth, and industrial progression through the 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Special Chapters \u0026amp; Records: Features extensive documentation on local geography, town affairs, climate and weather records (1856–1900), local phenomena, and military history—including the Governor's Horse Guards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations \u0026amp; Maps: Richly illustrated with full-page engravings, plates (including the state house and historic local properties), and regional maps\/diagrams detailing the Merrimack River course and town divisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bindings: Original dark green cloth covers with gilt spine lettering. Spines show light fraying and minor wear to the spine ends\/corners, but remain strong and sturdy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text Blocks: Clean, crisp pages with tight bindings. Minimal age-toning and no loose pages observed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Overall: A well-preserved, handsome set that remains entirely complete and fully readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease refer to all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition. Ships securely packaged via USPS Media Mail.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58758200197280,"sku":"082126-DRS2","price":98.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/a1574b0f-db59-4598-b9b5-94e6332b9fd1.jpg?v=1787539093","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/antique-book-history-of-concord-new-hampshire-1725-1903-lyford-2-volume-set-1903","provider":"The Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}