Wichita Journal Of Commerce. June, 1888. Published By The Wichita Board Of Trade, Wichita, Kansas

THE WICHITA BOARD OF TRADE

Publication: Eagle Printing House, 1888, Wichita, Kansas

First edition..4to. Original color pictorial wrappers, 92 pp., introduction, numerous illustrations, numerous advertisements, mostly printed in double column.

This promotional publication by the Wichita Board of Trade was published to counter the "malignant attacks" conducted by "powerful newspapers all over the country," who have "deliberately leveled their batteries at Wichita." The promotional contains an historical overview of Wichita in the cattle trade, information on crops and capabilities of Kansas, and calls Wichita "The Southwestern Metropolis."

Illustrations include street cars, telegrams, churches, private residences, and schools. Containing also a directory of wholesale business, information on Wichita's railroads and railway connections, lists of industrial enterprises, the meat packing centers, the livestock market and information on taxes and building enterprises. In addition, there are numerous advertisements for various businesses in Wichita.

Light cosmetic touch-up to the spine and extremities by a master paper conservator, else an attractive, informational and scarce promotional for Wichita. Housed in a quarter leather and color decorated boards with raised bands and titles stamped in gilt on the spine. Not in Adams Herd. Not in Graff, Eberstadt, or Howes. OCLC locating only three copies.

Considered to be very scarce, with only a few known surviving copies.