1860 Appletons American Travel Guide ANTIQUE MAPS Civil War Era Tennessee Canada

  

Appletons' Illustrated Hand-Book of American Travel (1860 Edition). The "Holy Grail" of Pre-Civil War Travel Guides.

This 1860 edition of Appleton's is a remarkable time capsule of American infrastructure (Railroads, Steamboats, and Stagecoach routes) just before the outbreak of the Civil War. Rare Maps Included: Features the large hand-colored fold-out map of the Eastern/Middle States, plus detailed engravings of NYC/Brooklyn, the Hudson River, and the Western Tour (Ohio/Tennessee).

Bonus Ephemera: Includes an original 1903 newspaper clipping about ancient caverns in Nottingham, found tucked inside. Provenance: Multiple ownership signatures dating back to 1902 (Walter Mumford) and 1940 (Lucy Forbes). The spine has been previously repaired with tape, and the binding is loose/split at the hinges.

Interior: Heavily used with expected foxing and toning consistent with age. Maps: Includes numerous fold-out maps List any major ones you see, e.

New York, Hudson River, Railroad Routes. Note: This is an "as-is" copy perfect for a map collector, researcher, or for professional rebinding.

Please see photos for the exact condition of the spine and edges. Despite the exterior wear, the 1860 maps provide incredible detail of 19th-century America.