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1854, Book cover for [William H. Smith], 1854, Smith's Brooklyn City Directory for 1854 & 1855: Being a General Directory of the Inhabitants, and A Street and Avenue Guide, (Brookyn: William H. Smith), Book cover, New York City Bar, LL/60861
