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.