Boston: Briggs & Co., 1883. Published 1883. Comprehensive directory to Connecticut's business and industry, with considerable illustrated advertising printed on bright yellow paper, additional illustrated advertising on plain white paper, a few on light purple paper, plus full color ad for American Encaustic Tile. Externally heavily worn, light orange printed paper covered hardcover wtih brown cloth spine, spine lettering faded but legible, 9.5" tall, 2.75" thick. Covers considerably rubbed and scuffed with an indentation to the front cover, hinges cracked but secure, endpapers a little bubbled with some soil, very narrow dampstains to the outer margins of the first four pages, advertisements on yellow paper between pages 222/223 and 344/345 removed, otherwise appears complete. Covers businesses throughout the state.. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.