5 parts in one volume, 8vo. Numerous wood–engraved plates and in–text woodcuts. 19th century half sheepskin, marbled sides (spine ends a bit rubbed, front joint tender with some separation, occasional browning to margins, later ownership inscription on front free endpaper). A rare and complete run of this pre–Great Fire imprint, showing early views of Chicago city buildings and forts, maps, and portraits of its politicians.