Barry, It's not quite the same book, if it covers the history until 1877. The original history was written by Richmond and Vallette in 1857. The atlas came out in 1874, so I imagine an 1877 history would be a culmination. It's probably worth $23.00. Pat Sabin FINCH64@aol.com wrote: > > I receive the Heritage Books News and the October issue has the following: > > History of DuPage County, Illinois - C. W. Richmond. DuPage County is > situated in north-eastern Illinois and derives its name from the DuPage > River. This book covers the period from the first settlement in 1825 to 1877. > Biographical Sketches are included as well as information on the officers of > DuPage County, supervisors, newspapers, schools and colleges. DuPage's > military history is given with a list of those who served in various > regiments. The author ends the book with a patron and business directory. > (1877) reprint. 250 pp., new fullname index, paper, $23.50 > > Is this the same History of DuPage County being discussed here? I am > seriously considering ordering it. Does anyone know if it would be worth the > 23 bucks? Sure sounds like it would be a good investment to me. > > Barry Jernigan