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[EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED]. FORBES, A. and GREENE, J. W. The Rich Men of Massachusetts: Containing a Statement of Reputed Wealth of About Fifteen Hundred Persons… Boston: Fetridge and Company, 1851. 8vo. Extra-illustrated with numerous lithographed or engraved portraits, and one signed receipt. viii, 1-208 pp. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in early twentieth century half brown morocco over marbled boards, spine ruled and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, top edge gilt, others uncut, marbled endleaves (minor rubbing, soiling to bindings, text occasionally toned, some foxing to plates). Fine. FIRST EDITION, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH NUMEROUS LITHOGRAPHED PORTRAIT PLATES, including 1 silver-gelatin portrait. Tipped-in is an autograph receipt signed by the immensely successful merchant, Stephen Salisbury (dated March 5, 1776).