Up for sale is an original first edition copy of "History of Jefferson County, Illinois," edited by William Henry Perrin and published in Chicago by the Globe Publishing Co. in 1883. This scarce, highly detailed 19th-century regional history covers the Northwest Territory, the early settlement of Illinois, specific local township histories (including Mount Vernon), and hundreds of invaluable biographical sketches of early pioneer families.
Structurally, the book has been stabilized with a modern black pebble-grain faux-leather spine/rebacking, making the binding strong and secure. The original front and back board surfaces show heavy cosmetic wear, scuffing, and finish loss as pictured. Inside, the text block remains remarkably clean, bright, and tight with minimal age toning and no significant foxing. A foundational piece for Illinois genealogy and history collectors.
Item condition: Used (Fair exterior boards, Very Good interior text block and repaired spine)
