Hardcover decorated cloth binding with lovely imprinted wood veneer on rear board from "the Great Elm" on Boston Common (destroyed February 15th, 1876.) Green cloth boards with gilt image of Boston building on cover, red lettering, black cross-hatch design on cover, gold lettering on spine. Fraying at top spine edge; tiny spots of wear at base of spine. Bevelled board edges. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound (some cracking at front hinge has been neatly re-glued). Pages are clean and unmarked, including edges and endpapers. Wonderful illustrations throughout including many fold-outs and maps, all present and in great condition. 378 pages. Title: Antique Views of Ye Towne of Boston Edition: 1st Edition Location Published: Boston, Massachusetts, Photo-ElectroType Engraving Co.: 1882 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: No Jacket Type: Book Categories: Americana, New England, DATB Seller ID: 035348 Keywords: american history, americana, boston, datb, decorated american trade binding, first edition, massachusetts
