Pettengill's Newspaper Directory and Advertiser's Hand-Book, 1877A fascinating relic of 19th-century American publishing, Pettengill’s Newspaper Directory and Advertiser’s Hand-Book (1877) offers a detailed snapshot of the nation’s newspapers, periodicals, and advertising outlets during the post-Reconstruction era. This vintage reference remains an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and collectors of early American media history.The book is in good vintage condition with a tight spine, off-white pages showing minimal foxing, and only a slight water stain at the lower right corner. A solid, well-preserved example of an important advertising and journalistic directory from the Gilded Age.