New York Credit Directory (Mercantile Agency and 37 similar items

Mercantile Agency Reference Book - New York State January 1871, January 1887, July 1889, March 1918, November 1936 This listing is for 5 ORIGINAL COPIES of the Mercantile Agency Reference Book covering the state of New York from 1871 to 1936. The Mercantile Agency Reference Book was a reference publication for banks and businesses showing the credit-worthiness and general wealth of businesses and business people. It was a private-use publication (not available to the public), only a limited number were published and they were to be destroyed when the next edition was produced. The information is arranged alphabetically by town and includes the name of the establishment or business owner, the type of business, the estimated wealth of the business and its general credit rating. The information is useful for historical and genealogical research in the state. Each edition includes towns large and small throughout the entire state. The 1871 edition does not include New York City, however the other 4 editions do include it. The 1871 edition was produced without a map of the state, but the other 4 editions include maps. Each edition was pulled from a larger publication which included a number of Title pages / Key information, etc, and sections dedicated to a specific state. The original title pages are NOT included, but a clear copy of each page will be provided along with the original state sections for NY. Condition: The pictures show the 5 editions chronologically from 1871 to 1936 R. G. Dun Co., 1871, 180 pages. 8 1/2" x 11 3/8". Pages are bound together. Excellent condition. R. G. Dun Co., 1887, ~200 pages. 11 1/2" x 14". Pages are bound together. Good condition for its age. Some minor tears and browning. R. G. Dun Co., 1889, ~200 pages. 11 1/2" x 14". Pages are disbound. Fair condition, pages are becoming brittle. Pages have some tears along edges R. G. Dun Co., 1918, ~250 pages. 11 3/4" x 16". Pages are bound together. Excellent condition for its age, may be some minor tears along page edges. R. G. Dun Co., 1936, ~250 pages. 11 3/4" x 16". Pages are bound together. Significant browning along edges. Pages are becoming brittle. Some tears along edges and foxing. Shipping Payment Shipping is $20.00 within the U.S. Payment is to be received within 7 days of auction end. Paypal accepted through, other typical payment methods also available - just contact us for details.