1890 Republican Club New York City Member Directory

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Fantastic directory book dated 1890 of The Republican Club of the City of New York, retrieved from the Department of … Read more Fantastic directory book dated 1890 of The Republican Club of the City of New York, retrieved from the Department of State Library. The Club was organized September 1879; incorporated May 18, 1886 on 450 Fifth Ave, NY in the townhouse of Frederick W. Vanderbilt located on Fifth Ave. near 40th Street; building demolished 1914. The book's Index of contents includes Former Officers, Officers, Standing Committees, By-Laws, House Rules, etc. Includes List of Members with their residential addresses. Incomparable historical research piece with data on early American politics. Book is constructed of a moire fabric cloth over boards, with laid paper and rag edges with a handsome red spine and gold embossed decoration. This is an original 1890 book, with some wear to covers, interior in excellent condition. This piece is a wonderful research tool for looking into American and New York's political history. See less