Description
This is a wonderful circa 1870s Ridabock & Company catalog of military goods. Ridabock evolved in 1847, taking over for the J. H. McKenney (Baker & McKenney) Company of New York. The catalog includes rifles, insignia, saddles, and various types of headwear as well as many other accoutrements, such as fireman uniform buttons and hearse flags.
VINTAGE:Circa 1870s.
SIZE:48 pages with black and white illustrations; approximately 8-3/16" in height and 6-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Paper.
ATTACHMENT:Stapled binding.
MARKINGS:141 Grand St., New York.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a catalog collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX05 LCEJX3/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The book has some light aging (yellowing) and paper is somewhat delicate at the binding; one very small tear to rear cover (last photo). no writing, tears or stains inside.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.