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Vintage 1973-1974 Official Manual of the State of Missouri HC Book Stamped Robert A. Young;
Used to be published biennially (once every two years) by the Missouri Secretary of State's Office (compiled at the time by James C. Kirkpatrick), it serves as a comprehensive historical, political, and statistical reference directory for the entire state government;
The book was known as the "Blue Book"; It's uniquely bound in green rather than its namesake blue, thanks to the Irish roots of the long-serving Secretary of State, James C Kirkpatrick, who changed the cover color;
The hard cover book features The Great Seal of the State of Missouri prominently in blue;
Key contents & features include:
State & Federal Government Directories: Full rosters, contact details, and biographies of officials across the three branches of the Missouri government;
Executive Departments: Structural descriptions and personnel for all state entities;
Election Statistics: Precise, broken-down voting results for state and federal elections from the preceding cycle;
Missouri Almanac: A deep collection of facts regarding state symbols, demographics, local county data, municipalities, and historical timelines;
Constitutional Documents: Verbatim printings of both the United States Constitution and the Missouri Constitution;
Special Cultural Features: Unique historical essays, photo galleries of landmarks, and feature stories documenting the heritage and progress of the state;
The name stamped in the bottom right corner on the cover, Robert A. Young, indicates that this specific copy was personally bound or presented to the Missouri politician who served in the Missouri State Legislature during that exact 1973-1974 period before later becoming a U.S. Congressman; (Have several books am listing from Robert A. Young's book collection.);
Features black/white and color photographs;
Hard cover;
1,589 pages;
Would make a nice addition to personal collection, for studying Missouri political history or to add to vintage decor;
*** NOTE: Vintage condition; No writing in book; Cover shows age-related shelf wear and handling wear consistent with age and use; The last photo shows the bottom of the front cover coming loose; Please see all photos;
Vintage book has been in storage and has a characteristic age-related scent;
SOLD AS IS;
Smoke free and pet free home;
Shipping available in US only;
