One original, complete hardcover volume. Size is 8" x 5 3/4". Free shipping to any of the 50 U.S. states.
This is a very rare book I believe. At the time I list this I can find only one other copy for sale in the entire world. That one is of somewhat better overall condition than this one - the asking price is nearly $400.
This book is printed in the Welsh language!
Title: 1847 - 1897 HANES Y CYMRY YN SWYDDAU WINNEBAGO A FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
By Y Parch. David Davies, M.A., D.D. Published by Gwmni Y Globe Oshkosh Wisconsin. Looks to have been published in 1898. 211 pages.
From what I can research, this book gives the history of Welsh Settlement in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin. It is a fifty year anniversary book celebrating Welsh settlement.
This volume should be of value to the local history collector, historian, researcher or genealogist. (But when is the last time you ran into someone who could read or speak Welsh?) I think just owning this very rare book is cool in and of itself.
I count 45 pages of illustrations in this book! Most all of these are black and white photos of individuals by name - men and women. If you are of Welsh ancestry, perhaps you can find the photo of your great-great-grandfather or grandmother in here. The other few photos are of churches.
Here are the condition issues with the book: Covers and spine are complete and original, but soiled. Not too badly worn with lettering still readable on spine. First 3 pages have separated - this includes frontis photo and title page. There is also some slight degradation along the right edge of these pages. There is a name written on the first blank page from 1899 - Mrs. R. D. Lloyd.
Beyond noted defects, good condition overall. No interior markings or significant staining. No library markings. There are only a few pages with small tears. Binding holding OK beyond first separated pages. All text and illustrations pretty clean and clear. See photos please.
Returns accepted with full refund if you are not satisfied. (You would need to pay return shipping.) Sorry, no sales to Canada or anywhere other than 50 U.S. states.
If you visit someone, and you see no books in their house - Run Away! Run Away!
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