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This week we take a trip through the Mid-Atlantic as it was between 1874 and 1881 according to the 4th edition of James R. Osgood’s book The Middle States; A Handbook For Travellers. The book is hardbound and over 469 pages plus numerous advertisements.

Cover

Title Page

Title Page. Seven maps and fifteen plans are provided.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland

New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland

Maryland Continued. Introduction

Maryland Continued. Introduction.

 

Wilmington & New Castle, Delaware

Smyrna & Lewes

Newark & Havre de Grace, Maryland

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cape May, New Jersey

Map of Philadelphia 1881

Map of Philadelphia 1881

Philadelphia

Map of Baltimore, Maryland 1881

Map of Baltimore, Maryland 1881

A large section of the book is devoted to Baltimore, Maryland

A sample of advertisements from the era

A sample of advertisements from the era

Dixon's Pencils. New York hotels.

Dixon’s Pencils. New York hotels.

An expansive index is provided.

An expansive index is provided.