(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Travel, Tourism, Illustrated Books, Books with Maps, New England, New Hampshire, White Mountains). The White Mountain Guide Book.-Ninth Edition. published 1869, Concord, New Hampshire by Edson C. Eastman. 9th Edition. 246 pages. Text in English. Detailed index, advertising and publisher's catalog at rear. Folding engraved map (by Boynton) at front (lacking rear map). Illustrated with numerous small in-text views.
Publisher's cloth binding, gilt title lettering, embossed ruled covers. Early owners name "Mrs. Jas. B. King, Salem (Mass.), Aug 1869" on end paper.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, spine uniformly well age toned/ sunned, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.
Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Book Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W.
[B12080].