The Edwards County Historical Society has announced that their 1980 publication “History of Edwards County, Illinois – Volume One” is being reprinted. The first printing of 1,500 copies, which arrived in 1981, was sold out within 18 months. So in 1983 a second printing of 400 more copies was undertaken by the society. Copies of the popular publication have not been available for several years except for an occasional copy at a public auction or antique store. The first and second printings, with identical covers, were by Taylor Publishing Company of Dallas, Texas. That company is no longer in business, so the society chose the Higginson Book Company of Salem, Mass. for this reprint. Higginson specializes in reprinting genealogies and local history books. The facsimile reprint of the 538-page county history will be photoreproduced on acid-free, ivory colored paper and have a Class A archival quality hardcover binding, with gold lettering on the front and spine. This reprint will not have the embossed cover that Taylor used for the first two printings. The 1980 county history contains approximately 130 pages of general history about the county, 360 pages of family histories and photos, and an every-name index. Only a limited number of copies will be reprinted. Anyone who is interested in obtaining a reprint of the 1980 “History of Edwards County, Illinois – Volume One” should reserve one by sending payment to the Edwards County Historical Society, 212 West Main Street, Albion, IL 62806. The cost of the reprint is $55.00. If the book is to be shipped, an additional $5.00 should be added. Anyone living in the area can give a book order to Lois Goodson or Terry Harper instead of mailing it. The society still has a few remaining copies of their 1993 publication “History of Edwards County, Illinois – Volume Two” available. In addition, the society has several other publications available that contain a variety of records, including census, marriage, death, obituaries, land, military, cemetery inscriptions, guardianship, and schools records. The Edwards County Historical Society is open regularly on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 PM and other times by appointment. Membership in the historical society is open to anyone. The cost of an annual membership is $10.00 for an individual, $12.00 for a husband and wife, and $15.00 for a family. Life memberships are also available. Terry Harper