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[CHICAGO]. BURNHAM, Daniel H. (1846–1912). –– BENNETT, Edward H. (1874–1954). Plan of Chicago… Edited by Charles Moore Chicago: [R. R. Donnelley at Lakeside Press printed for:] The Commercial Club, 1909. 4to. Profusely illustrated with colorful maps, plans, photograph reproductions, fold outs, and bird’s-eye views including the frontispiece with tissue guard by Jules Guerin Publisher’s dark gray blue buckram, gilt lettered, top edge gilt (spine a bit sunned, ends lightly rubbed). With errata slip tipped–in on p. 24. Provenance: Dr. W. E. Harper (original presentation bookplate from The Commercial Club). LIMITED EDITION, number 1414 of 1650 copies “of one of the most significant works in the history of modern city planning” and an influential work on the shaping of the way that the city is experienced and enjoyed today which includes the lakefront, Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue and many other important public features. See lot No. 311 for more on Chicago city planning. Caxton Chicago by the Book 29.