Martin Behrman Administration Biography, 1904-1916. Biographical data written by John P. Coleman.
(New Orleans, LA: John J. Weihing Printing Co., 1917). First edition. Oblong folio. 141, (2, index) pp. Illustrated from photographs, plates, portraits, maps. Puffery at its best, a detailed illustrated history of the Behrman administration, with biographical sketches of the important public figures; includes a general overview of life in the city and separate sections on transportation, finance and Commerce, building and construction, industry, prominent Orleanians, and Catholic institutions. Old tideline through upper margin, with a little adhesion damage to two leaves, a good serviceable copy. Original gilt-stamped decorated cloth (rubbed and worn, corners bumped, spine completely eroded). (#5595). Item #58968
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