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AN EXPENSIVE BOOK

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Sep 30, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 38.

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AN EXPENSIVE BOOK.

According to the Chicago Record, the most expensive book ever published is the official history of the War of the Rebellion, which is now being issued by the government of the United States, at a cost up to date of $2,334,328. Of this amount $1,184,291 has been paid for printing and binding. The remainder was expended for salaries, rent, stationery, and other contingent and miscellaneous expenses, and for the purchase of records from private individuals. The work will consist of one hundred and twelve volumes. Copies are sent free to public libraries.