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| AUTHOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION/PRICE |
| Aler, F. Vernon | History Of Martinsburg and Berkeley County, West Virginia | 1888. Mail Publishing Co. Hardback. 438 Pages. FIRST EDITION. Gilt on cover and spine are very light as seems to be with this book. Some cover wear. Front hinge is weak. Pages are clean and tight. An excellent history of this early county. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $185.00 On Sale $150.00 |
| Aler, F. Vernon | History Of Martinsburg and Berkeley County, West Virginia | 1888. Mail Publishing Co. Hardback. 438 Pages. FIRST EDITION. The lettering on the spine has been re-touched so as to be readable. Some cover wear. Pages are clean and tight. An excellent history of this early county. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $135.00 On Sale $110.00 |
| Atkinson, George W. | History Of Kanawha County | 1876. West Virginia Journal. Hardback. 338 Pages. FIRST EDITION. A history of Kanawha County from its organization in 1789 until the present time, embracing accounts of early settlements, and thrilling adventures with the Indians, derived from history and aged citizens. Very Rare. Cover is original but rough with wear and bumped corners, otherwise very good condition. Only 300 copies reportedly printed. $225.00 On Sale $195.00 |
| Boone County Genealogical Society | Boone County, West Virginia History -1990 | 1990. Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. 340 pages. Indexed. History of the county as well as many submitted family histories. Very Good Condition. $200.00 On Sale $175.00 |
| Bosworth, A.S. | History Of Randolph County | 1975. McClain Printing. 448 pages. Indexed. Reprint of the 1916 First Edition. Very Good Condition. $65.00 |
| Bosworth, A.S. | History Of Randolph County | 1916. Hardback. 448 Pages. Indexed. FIRST EDITION. Book has front cover edge wear, some fading with hinges starting to crack. Very Rare. Text is very good condition. $115.00 |
| Bosworth, A.S. | History Of Randolph County | 1916. Hardback. 448 Pages. Indexed. FIRST EDITION. Early history of the county with genealogical information. Very Rare. Very good condition. $155.00 |
| Brannon, Selden W. | Historic Hampshire - A Symposium Of Hampshire County And Its People, Past And Present | 1976. McClain Printing. Hardback. Dust jacket. 516 Pages. FIRST EDITION. A very detailed look into Hampshire Counties past, including people, places, and genealogical information. Very Good Condition. $140.00 On Sale $125.00 |
| Bushong, Millard K. | History of Jefferson County | 1941. Jefferson Publishing Co. Hardback. 438 Pages. FIRST EDITION. Very Good Condition. $85.00 |
| Bushong, Millard K. | Historic Jefferson County | 1972. Carr Publishing. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 604 pages. Signed by the author. Indexed. Very Good Condition. $125.00 |
| Calhoun County Centennial Corp. | Calhoun County Centennial 1856-1956 | 1956. Hardback. History, people, pictures, and old ads. Very Good Condition. $65.00 |
| Clarksburg-Harrison Bicentennial Commission | Harrison County 76 | 1976. Richardson Printing. Soft Cover. 192 pages. In celebration of 1976 Bicentennial, this commission published this book which contains many, many early and historical photographs of Clarksburg and Harrison County. Rare. Very Good Condition. $55.00 On Sale $39.00 |
| Clay County History Book Committee | History of Clay County, West Virginia 1989 | 1989. Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. First Edition.
385 pages. History of Clay County with many submitted family histories. Fine Condition.
$225.00 On Sale $185.00 |
| Clay County History Book Committee | History of Clay County, West Virginia Volume II | 1994.
Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. 419 pages + Index. History of Clay County with many
submitted family histories. Fine Condition. $225.00
On Sale $185.00 |
| Comstock, Jim | Hardesty's Histories of Harrison, Cabell, Wirt, and Greenbrier Counties | 1974. Hardback. 243 Pages. All in one volume. Volume 6 of the West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia. Includes early history of counties and many biographical sketches of families in the 1880’s. Very Good Condition. Green Cover. $65.00 |
| Core & Clark
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Bicentennial Of Monongalia County, West Virginia -1976 | 1980. McClain Printing. Hardback. 172 Pages. Prepared by the Historical Society. Pictures of early homes, early history and bicentennial information. Fine Condition. $20.00 |
| Cranmer, Gibson L. | History Of Wheeling City and Ohio County, West Virginia and Representative Citizens | 1902. Biographical Publishing Co. Hardback. FIRST EDITION. 849 pages + Index. This book has been professionally rebound using the original covers with new spine. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $375.00 On Sale $299.00 |
| Cranmer, Gibson L. | History Of Wheeling City and Ohio County, West Virginia and Representative Citizens | 1994. Closson Press. Hardback. 854 pages + Index. This is a reprint of the 1902 first edition. New Condition. $50.00 |
| Davis, Dorothy | History Of Harrison County | 1970. McClain Printing. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 986 Pages. Indexed. A very large and excellent history with much genealogical information on Harrison County. Hard to find. Very Good Condition. $125.00 On Sale $99.00 |
| Davis, Dorothy | History Of Harrison County | 1972. McClain Printing. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 985 Pages. Corrected Reprint of the 1970 first edition. Indexed. A very large and excellent history with much genealogical information on Harrison County. Rare. Hard to find. Very Good Condition. $125.00 |
| Doherty, William Thomas | Berkeley County USA | 1972. McClain Printing. 428 Pages. Hardback.
Indexed. A Bicentennial History of a Virginia and West Virginia County 1772-1972. New Condition. $55.00
On Sale $35.00 |
| Doherty, William Thomas | Berkeley County USA | 1972. McClain Printing. 428 Pages. Hardback.
Indexed. A Bicentennial History of a Virginia and West Virginia County 1772-1972. Very
Good Condition.
On Sale $30.00 |
| Donnelly, Shirley | Historical Notes On Fayette County, West Virginia | 1958. Hardback. 178 Pages. Indexed. FIRST EDITION. A very interesting history of the county, including a genesis of Fayette County, legends, facts, early taverns, places and name origins, Fayette County In the Civil War, bridges, coal mining, people and more. Very Rare. Very Good Condition with very slight bow. $125.00 On Sale $95.00 |
| Donnelly, Shirley | Historical Notes On Fayette County, West Virginia | 1958. Hardback. 178 Pages. Indexed. Signed by the author. FIRST EDITION. A very interesting history of the county, including a genesis of Fayette County, legends, facts, early taverns, places and name origins, Fayette County In the Civil War, bridges, coal mining, people and more. Inscribed by the author to the late WV publisher, Jim Comstock. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $145.00 On Sale $125.00 |
| Dunnington, George | History and Progress of the County of Marion | 1880. Hardback. 162 Pages. FIRST EDITION. A Very nice copy. Very Good Condition. $225.00 On Sale $195.00 |
| Fayette County Chamber of Commerce | History of Fayette County, West Virginia -1993 | 1993. Heritage House Publishing. Hardback. 556 + pages. Indexed. History of Fayette County with many submitted family histories. Very Good Condition. Very hard to find. $149.00 |
| Fayette County Chamber of Commerce | History of Fayette County, West Virginia -1993 | 1993. Heritage House Publishing. Hardback. 556 + pages. Indexed. History of Fayette County with many submitted family histories. Corners bumped and small dent to cover. Previous owner has penned his name on bottom page edges. Very Good Condition. Very hard to find. $129.00 |
| Gardiner & Gardiner | Chronicles Of Old Berkeley | 1938. Seeman Press. Hardback. 323 Pages. Indexed. A Narrative History of a Virginia County (West Virginia) from Its beginnings to 1926. An old map of Berkeley County attached to front cover. A lot of history from one of our oldest counties. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $65.00 On Sale $59.00 |
| Gilchrist, Joy & Charles | Lewis County, West Virginia - A Pictorial History | 1994. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 224 Pages. Indexed. A Pictorial History of Old Lewis County - The Crossroads of Central West Virginia. Early history covering first settlers, Civil War, Weston, Hacker’s Creek, Skin Creek area, Collins Settlement, Freeman’s Creek, and much more with many pictures. Very Good Condition. $85.00 On Sale $65.00 |
| Gilmer County Historical Society | Gilmer County, West Virginia History 1845-1989 | 1994. Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. 304 pages. Indexed. Gilmer County history with many submitted family histories. Fine Condition. $125.00 |
| Goodspeed Brothers | A Reminiscent History Of Northern West Virginia | 1895. Goodspeed Brothers. Hardback. 674 pages. First Edition. A history of many counties as well as general history of people and places. Very Rare. Professionally Rebound. Very Good Condition. $325.00 |
| Hale, John P. | History of the Great Kanawha Valley | 1891. Brant, Fuller & Co. 2-Volume set. FIRST EDITION. Illustrated. Volume I -308 pages, Volume II - 307 pages. These books have been beautifully rebound using the original covers. This is a very rare set of West Virginia history books. $275.00 On sale $225.00 |
| Hale, John P. | History of the Great Kanawha Valley | 1891. Brant, Fuller & Co. 2-Volume set. FIRST EDITION. Illustrated. Volume I -308 pages, Volume II - 307 pages. These books have the original covers with some wear to the top, bottom of spine and some edge wear. Overall in Very Good Condition with all pages clean and intact. This is a very rare set of West Virginia history books. $275.00 On sale $225.00 |
| Hale, John P. | History Of The Great Kanawha Valley | 1994. Gauley & New River Pub., Gauley
Bridge, WV. Hardback. 307 Pages. (Fayette, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam Counties). New
Condition. $55.00
On Sale $39.00 |
| Hardesty, H.H. | Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia - Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Monroe Counties West Virginia | 1883. H.H. Hardesty. Hardback. FIRST EDITION. 378 Pages. 35 Pages of Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Monroe Counties biographies and history, Colored Maps of the counties and many maps from the World and United States for 1883. Very Good Condition with some light foxing/staining not affecting the text. This book has been professionally rebound using the original covers. This book is very, very rare. $650.00 On Sale $495.00 |
| Harrison County Bicentennial Committee | Harrison County - A Bicentennial Album | 1985. Hardback. Dust jacket. 183 Pages. A
later history of Harrison County with many pictures. Much early history is contained in
this book. An excellent history done in a 8 1/2 by 11 format. Out Of Print. Fine
Condition. $59.00
On Sale $39.00 |
| Haymond, Henry A. | A History of Harrison County, West Virginia | 1910. Acme Publishing Company. Hardback. 451 Pages. FIRST EDITION. Excellent early history of the county. Very rare. Original covers. Binding is tight. Hinge paper is loose on front cover.Very little wear to boards. A very rare First Edition. Very Good Condition. $250.00 |
| Haymond, Henry A. | A History of Harrison County, West Virginia | 1910. Acme Publishing Company. Hardback. 451 Pages. FIRST EDITION. Excellent early history of the county. Very rare. Professionally rebound using the original covers. Binding is tight. Very little wear to boards. A very rare First Edition. Very Good Condition. $185.00 |
| Holliday, Robert K. | A Portrait Of Fayette County, West Virginia | 1960. Fayette Tribune. hardback. 340 pages. History of Fayette County. Very rare. Very Good Condition. $165.00 |
| Johnston, David E. | A History of the Middle New River Settlements & Contiguous Territory | 1906. Standard Printing. Hardback. 500 pages + Index. FIRST EDITION. Excellent history of Mercer county and the whole area in that part of the state. Good Condition with some wear to top and bottom of spine. $100.00 |
| Johnston, David E.
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A History of the Middle New River Settlements & Contiguous Territory | 2007. Mountain Heritage Books. Hardback. 579 pages. A high quality hardback reprint of the 1906 original printing with pictorial cover and new added name index. New Condition. $45.00 On Sale $29.00 |
| Koon, Thomas J. & Oce Smith | Marion County, West Virginia -A Pictorial History | 1995. Donning Co. Hardback. 192 pages. Many early pictures of Marion County. Fine Condition. $55.00 |
| McCormick, Kyle | The Story of Mercer County | 1957. Charleston Printing. Hardback. First Edition. Signed by
author. 132 pages. The purpose of this book is to relate in simple terms the gist of the
important events and colorful incidents in the history of Mercer County. Rare. Out of
print. Title faded on cover otherwise in Very Good Condition. $95.00 On Sale $79.00 |
| McEldowney, John C. | History Of Wetzel County | 1901. Hardback. 186 pages. FIRST EDITION. This book
contains a lot of early and family history of Wetzel County. Very Good Condition. $185.00
On Sale $150.00 |
| McEldowney, John C.
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History Of Wetzel County | 2001. MHB. Hardback. 186 pages. A reprint of the 1901 history of Wetzel County. This book contains a lot of early and family history of Wetzel County. New Condition. $25.00 |
| Marino, Rose R. | Welch and Its People | 1985. Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. 571 pages. History of Welch with many biographies of local families. Excellent genealogical source. Small tear on spine that has been glued. Good Condition. $125.00 |
| Marshall County Historical Society | History of Marshall County, West Virginia 1984 | 1984. Walsworth Publishing. First Edition. Hardback. 312 pages. History of Marshall County with many submitted family histories. Private stamp on front page and a few genealogical notes on back note section. Very Good Condition. $85.00 |
| Maxwell, Hu | History of Tucker County, WV | 1884.
Preston Publishing Co. Hardback. 574 pages. FIRST EDITION. Beautifully and professionally
rebound. Very Good Condition. Extremely rare. Very nice copy. $265.00 |
| Maxwell, Hu | History of Tucker County, WV | 1884.
Preston Publishing Co. Hardback. 574 pages. FIRST EDITION. Very Good Condition.
This book has original covers with some wear to corners and some light
stains to cover. Extremely rare. Very nice copy. $145.00 |
| Maxwell, Hu | History of Tucker County, WV | 1994. McClain Printing. Hardback. 590 pages. Indexed. Reprint of the 1884 edition. New Condition. $35.00 |
| Maxwell, Hu | History Of Barbour County | 1899. Acme Publishing. 517 Pages. Hardback. FIRST EDITION. Rebound. Very Good Condition. Very Rare. $185.00 On Sale $165.00 |
| Maxwell, Hu | History Of Barbour County | 1997. McClain Printing. Hardback. Reprint of the 1919 edition. New Condition. $40.00 |
| Maxwell, Hu | A History Of Randolph County, West Virginia | 1898. Acme Publishing Co. Hardback. FIRST
EDITION. 531 pages. This book has been professionally rebound. Very rare 1st
edition. Beautiful book. $285.00 On Sale $245.00 |
| Maxwell & Swisher | History Of Hampshire County | 1972. McClain Printing. Hardback. 778 pages. Indexed. Excellent history of the county by noted West Virginia historian.Reprint of 1897 edition. $65.00 |
| Maxwell & Swisher | History Of Hampshire County | 1897. A. Brown Boughner.
Hardback. 744 Pages. FIRST EDITION. Excellent history of the county by noted
West Virginia historian. Very Rare. Some spots on cover and on back fly
pages but otherwise in Good Condition. $185.00 On Sale $165.00 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | Mercer County History - 1984 | 1985. Walsworth Press. Hardback. 484 pages. History of the county with many submitted family histories. Very Good Condition with some genealogical notes of previous owner in chart on back page. $125.00 On Sale $99.00 |
| Miller, James | History Of Summers County | 1908. Hardback. 834 Pages. FIRST EDITION.
Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $225.00 |
| Miller, Sampson N. | Annals Of Webster County, West Virginia Before And Since Organization, 1860 | 2005. MHB. Hardback. 532 pages. A reprint of the 1969 edition with an added name index. New Condition. $45.00 On Sale $35.00 |
| Monongalia County Historical Society | History Of The Sesqui-Centennial Of Monongalia County, WV | 1926. Tribune Publishing. Hardback. 275 Pages. Excellent history by the society. Many old pictures. This book has a repaired tear on spine otherwise in Very Good Condition. $100.00 On Sale $75.00 |
| Monongalia County Historical Society | The 175th Anniversary of the Formation of Monongalia County, WV | 1954. Hardback. 454 pages. A lot of history on Monongalia County. Very Good Condition. $65.00 On Sale $49.00 |
| Morton, Oren
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History Of Monroe County | 1916. McClure Company. Hardback. 510 Pages. FIRST EDITION. Anyone with ties to Monroe County or collecting rare West Virginia books will be interested in this copy. This very rare copy of Morton’s history of Monroe County has been expertly and beautifully rebound. Very Good Condition. $185.00 On Sale $160.00 |
| Morton, Oren | History of Monroe County | 1916. McClure Company. Hardback. 510
Pages. FIRST EDITION. This book
has re-enforcing tape on inside covers. Pages have water marking but
otherwise clean. Cover is good. Fair to Good Condition. $60.00 |
| Morton, Oren | A History of Preston County, West Virginia- Two Volumes | 1914. The Journal Publishing Co. Hardback. Both Volumes contain 885+ pages. This two volume set is First Edition. It has been professionally rebound. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $325.00 On Sale $295.00 |
| Morton, Oren | A History of Preston County, West Virginia- Two Volumes | 1914. The Journal Publishing Co. Hardback. Both Volumes contain 885+ pages. This two volume set is First Edition. Original Covers have some normal wear especially to top and bottom of spines. Volume One has a small chip at top of spine. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $425.00 On Sale $395.00 |
| Munske & Kerns | Hampshire County, West Virginia 1754-2004 | 2004. Hampshire County 250th Anniversary Committee. Hardback. 262 pages. Indexed. The book contains many pictures, people, and history of the county. Fine Condition. $45.00 |
| Mylott, James | A Measure Of Prosperity-Roane County History | 1984. Mountain State Press. 605 Pages. Hardback with dust jacket. A history of Roane County. A tremendous volume of work. New Condition. $85.00 |
| Mylott, James | A Measure Of Prosperity-Roane County History | 1984. Mountain State Press. Hardback. 605 Pages. Dust jacket. A History Of Roane County, West Virginia. Dust jacket has a few small tears otherwise in Very Good Condition. $65.00 |
| Newton, J.H., G.G. Nichols, and A.G. Sprankle | History of The Pan-Handle being collections of the counties of Ohio, Brooke, Marshall, and Hancock, West Virginia | 1879. J.A. Caldwell. Hardback. 450 pages plus supplements. FIRST EDITION. This book has been professionally rebound using the original covers. Very Rare. Very Good Condition. $925.00 On Sale $599.00 |
| Pemberton, Robert L. | History Of Pleasants County, West Virginia | 1929. Oracle Press. Hardback. FIRST EDITION. Early
history of the county with family biographical sketches. Very Good Condition. Rare.
$125.00 On Sale $99.00 |
| Peters & Carden | History of Fayette County, West Virginia | 1926. Jarrett Printing. Hardback. 772 pages. FIRST EDITION. Excellent history and genealogical record of the county. Hinges have been reinforced. Very good condition. Very Rare. $225.00 |
| Pleasants County Historical Society | History Of Pleasants County To 1980 | 1980. Taylor Publishing. 343 Pages. Hardback. History of county plus family histories submitted. New Condition. $75.00 |
| Powell, Scott | History Of Marshall County | 1925. Hardback. First Edition. 1925. Hardback. 334 pages. FIRST EDITION. A Story of Early Settlement and development of Marshall County, W. Va. with Incidents of Early Life and Roster of Soldiers of the Several Wars with Other Matters of Interest. Very Rare, Very Good Condition. Some wear on cover otherwise book is in Very Good Condition. $115.00 On Sale $99.00 |
| Preston County Historical Society | Preston County, West Virginia History | 1979. Taylor Publishing. Hardback. 514 Pages. History of
Preston County with many family histories which have been submitted. Very Rare. A couple
of names have been “highlighted” otherwise in Very Good Condition. $145.00
On Sale $99.00 |
| Randolph County Historical Society | Randolph 200 | 1987. Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. 176 pages. A bicentennial History of Randolph County, West Virginia. Fine Condition. $85.00 |
| Reed, Louis | Warning In Appalachia- Wirt County History | 1967. McClain Printing. Hardback. Dust jacket. Indexed. 277 Pages. The author a native of Wirt County presents a study of Wirt County, including history, people and customs. Fine Condition. $35.00 On Sale $25.00 |
| Rice, Otis K. | History of Greenbrier County | 1986. McClain Printing. Hardback. 582 Pages. Indexed. An excellent and well written history of Greenbrier County which is one of West Virginia’s oldest counties. Many pictures and well documented. Fine Condition. $40.00 |
| Shinnston Historical Association | Recalling The Past... Looking To The Future, Northern Harrison County | 1982. Taylor Publishing. Hardback. 304 pages. A history of Northern Harrison County with history, photographs, and many submitted family histories. Rare. Fine Condition. $225.00 |
| Smith, Edward C. | History Of Lewis County | 1920. Morgantown Printing. Hardback. First Edition. 427 Pages. Indexed. Rare. Very Good Condition. $125.00 On Sale $99.00 |
| Solins & Jones | McDowell County History | 1959. University Supply & Equipment. Hardback. 132 Pages. A pictorial history of McDowell County, West Virginia, covering both old and new. Names, pictures, genealogy and history are contained in this book. Rare. Out of Print. $125.00 |
| Stalnaker, Joy Gilchrist | History of Lewis County, West Virginia-Her People and Places | 2000. Walsworth Publishing. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 256 Pages. This large format book presents local history with submitted family histories. Excellent genealogical source. Fine Condition. $65.00 |
| Swain, G.T. | History Of Logan County, West Virginia | 2006. MHB. Hardback. 432 pages. This is a reprint of the 1927 edition with an added name index. History of Logan County as well as biographies, Hatfields, Don Chafin and more. New Condition. $45.00 On Sale $29.00 |
| Wallace, George S. | Cabell County Annals and Families | 1935. Garrett & Massie. Hardback. Indexed. First
Edition. 589 Pages. History and genealogy of Cabell County, WV. Rare. Very Good Condition.
$145.00 On Sale $125.00 |
| Wallace, George S. | Cabell County Annals and Families | 1935. Garrett & Massie. Hardback. Indexed. First Edition. 589 Pages. History and genealogy of Cabell County, WV. Rare. Has some wear to top and bottom of spine otherwise Very Good Condition. $125.00 On Sale $99.00 |
| Watson, J.O. | Marion County In The Making | 1917. Press of Meyer & Thalheimer, Baltimore, MD. 361 Pages. Hardback. The early history of Marion County table of contents lists, Native races, Trails and Transportation, New Frontier, Homes and Home life, Manners and Customs, Remedies and superstitions, songs and legends, mills, Industries, early churches, schools and newspapers, and more. Very Good Condition. $40.00 |
| Watson, J.O. | Marion County In The Making | 1917. Press of Meyer & Thalheimer, Baltimore, MD. 361 Pages. Hardback. Dust Jacket. The early history of Marion County table of contents lists, Native races, Trails and Transportation, New Frontier, Homes and Home life, Manners and Customs, Remedies and superstitions, songs and legends, mills, Industries, early churches, schools and newspapers, and more. Very Good Condition. $55.00 |
| Welch, Jack | History Of Hancock County | 1963. Wheeling News Printing & Lith. Co, Wheeling, WV. First Printing. 202 Pages. Hardback. Indexed. Very Fine Condition. $45.00 |
| Wiley, Samuel T. | History Of Monongalia County, West Virginia | 1883. Journal Printing House. Hardback. 776 pages. FIRST EDITION. This book has been professionally rebound. Beautiful binding. Text is very clean. Very rare first edition. $375.00 |
| Wiley, Samuel T. | History Of Monongalia County, West Virginia | 2002. 896 pages. This is a reprint of the 1883 First Edition by Wiley. This reprint also includes name index which was not available in the 1st edition. Hardback. New Condition. $50.00 On Sale $40.00 |
| Wood, Jim | History Of Raleigh County | 1994. BJW Printing, Beckley, WV. 725 Pages. Hardback. Indexed. A history of the county, including people and places. NEW Condition. $45.00 |