The Portland daily press., 1866-12-20
MEssRs. BAILEY g MOVES.

MEssRs. BAILEY & MOVES.
This enterprising firm were burned out at
the great fire, with all the other bookstores
But they have erected one of the handsomest
and most convenient warehouses in New Eng
land, on the lot on Exchange Street, Nos. TO-
72 and "a, next above the Cumberland Nation
al Bank. The building is forty feet front and
fifty feet deep, four stories in height, in
cluding the French roof built of brick with
iron caps and Albert stone sills and trimmings
1t was designed by Harding; Mr.. Snow was
the master mason, and Messrs Burbank &
Hasty the carpenters. The ground floor is
their book sales room, and it is richly finished
and furnished - the ornamental and carved
work being of walnut, butternut and chestnut
woods, and the counter of cherry, chestnut and
walnut The arches of the rear windows are
of stained glass; and the whole light in this
part of the building is clear and soft ssu
The second story is intended for the sale of
paper hangings and affords room for a grand
display. The third story is intended for the
storage of stock, such as school books, blank
books, &c. iaaA4 -
The fourth story is the bindery, and, we ven
ture to say, one of the best in New England
There are thirteen windows in this apartment.
afording all the light necessary. There are
three nsylvania ruling machines Sheri-
dan cutting machine of the largest SIZE and all
the other appliances needed in first class
bindery, in this establishment. We noticed
some splendid blank books intended for the
Somerset Registry of Deeds, being finished
here yf Nw
In the basement and on the first and second
floors are large and fire proof safes, capable of
holding vast quantity of valuable goods. ao
As to their stock of books, one must step in
to the store if he wishes to Judge of it, From
the cheapest to the richest binding, and every
class OF publications issued may here be found
and every mind and taste suited. 1t is an es-
tablishment that is a credit to our city. DO
MEssRs. DAVIS BROTHERS. e..
At their stand, taken after the fire, No. 200
Fore street, this firm are prepared to supply
the public with all the choice readings extant.
In bindings to suit the taste. They are max
ing active preparations to get into their new
and elegant store on Exchange street. 'a-1
MR. H. PACKARD. l0H 5ud q.
AT the corner Of Congress and Oak streets.
Mr.. Packard is ready to furnish from his wen
filed shelves, literary, scientific and miscella-
neous works. His assortment of theological
books is one of the best in this State 7i1l
MEssRs. SHORT & LoRING 4l4-e
Have stocked their new and convenient store,
corner of Free and Centre streets, with splen-
did assortment of choice books, games, fancy
articles, &c. s.-..-- aia ~ asa
..sa.s s.s.-s MR.. A. ROBINSON, a-lI " .a=il
At his store, No. 1876 Congress street, Just
above Casco street, has a rich stock of books,
toys, games, &c. A look into his neat and
handsome shop will convince any one that
Christmas and New Years gifts in profasion
abound. tisigi@
MESSRs. c. R. CHISHOLM & BRO, .sI...
At their establishment No. 3O7 Congress
street, will be found very large catalogue of
choice books in various bindings, just the arti-
cles for gifts Also fine assortment of albums
and fancy articles. -1sfs iii l,.
MEssRs CARTER & DRESSER.
This new firzs, at the present at No. 176 Fore
street, but soon intending to occupy one of the
spacious stores in Exchange street, have mex
tensive stock of books and stationery. Their
assortment comprises all the standard works
issued and on their shelves may be found all
the new publications oi the day. . f,ss