Maine Beautiful (States Beautiful series)

"A pictorial record covering all the counties of Maine, with text between,'' this volume was part of the States Beautiful series by photographer/minister/antiquarian Wallace Nutting (1861-1941) whose pen-and-ink sketches & sepia-toned photographs (304 in all!) brilliantly bring his text to life. In 302 pages, this is a FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1924. Small quarto (7" x 10.25") has olive cloth-covered boards stamped with an inset deeper green title box to front, with gilt lettering here & to spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages modestly but evenly tanned & completely unmarked. Slight scratch to front board near spine, showing white, & mild corner bumping. The unclipped DJ is Good, with chipping & paper loss at both ends of spine & a larger triangular chip to outer-upper corner of back cover. Rubbing to all extremities, light soil; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! We are also offering an unjacketed first edition in VG condition; please see our listing #024996). Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Old America Company

Year: 0

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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Country: United States