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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 04:00PM EDT - Mon, Jul 28, 2025 08:00PM EDT
Lot 59

Three Antique Missouri County Histories Illustrated 1912 1920 Local & Biographical

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This group includes three large-format, illustrated county and regional histories of Missouri. These types of books are prized for their detailed local history, early biographical sketches, and rare illustrations or portraits of prominent citizens. Here's a summary of the individual titles:

1. History of Clay County, Missouri by W.H. Woodson (1920)

Publisher: Historical Publishing Company, Topeka and Indianapolis

Content: Illustrated with portraits and biographical sketches of early settlers and notable citizens. Also includes a broader History of the State of Missouri in Part I.

 

2. History of Henry County, Missouri by D.F. (Dee W.) Lanikin (1919)

Publisher: Historical Publishing Company

Content: Illustrated county history including local development, early settlements, and biographies.

3. History of Northeast Missouri (Preface dated 1912)

Content: Broad regional history with extensive detail on counties, communities, pioneers, and development in northeast Missouri. Likely part of a larger multi-volume set.

Condition

Poor condition for age and use. Needs rebinding. See photos for more details.

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