Published by A.H. Mueller, Phildelphia, PA, 1910
Seller: The Chatham Bookseller, Madison, NJ, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Thus. 1/4 leather, Maroon cloth,.gilt lettering. 26 hand-colored plates. The Outer hinge of the front panel is shaken. and worn at the edges. The plates are in excellent condition, except for occasional ghosts of the leather tabs, which don't affect the content of the plates. The plates are each 2 pages with linen backing. Some of the plates are maps of Morristown, Madison, Florham Park, Mendham and other townships. The maps have detailed information of named estates, streets, buildings and utilities. An historical and invaluable reference of the Morris County at the turn of the 20th century. Rare Size: Folio 16"x22". Book.
Published by A. H. Muller, Publisher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1910
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good - Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine clamshell case. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Edition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A. H. Muller, Publisher, 1910. Condition of the binding is Good but for rubbing at the corners and outer hinges cracked. SEE PHOTOS. Inner hinges are PERFECT, having been reinforced by the publisher/bookbinder with sturdy maroon cloth. Housed in a Fine custom-made, maroon cloth-covered clamshell case. SEE 2 PHOTOS, its outside and both inner halves when opened. Condition of all maps is NEAR FINE - FINE. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO tears or foxing. SEE PHOTOS. This atlas consists of 25 (i. e. 26, counting the Index map) hand-colored, lithographic, linen-backed double page maps. The maps are color-keyed to the locations of each of the following: stone buildings, brick buildings, frame or half frame buildings, stables or barns, green houses, steam railroads, electric railroads, water pipes, sewers, improved roads and fire hydrants. SEE PHOTOS. The double page maps open to an impressive 31.50" across by 22.25" tall. Each map did have a maroon leather numbered tab (i. e. Index and 1-25) however the numbers for tabs 15-19 are broken/missing. SEE PHOTOS. Full title: "Atlas of Part of Morris Co. N. J., Embracing Town of Morristown, The Boroughs of Madison, Florham Park, Chatham and Mendham: Morris Township and Parts of Chatham, Hanover, Mendham, and Passaic Townships, compiled from actual surveys, official records and private plans by J. M. Lathrop and Thomas Flynn, Civil engineers. Under the direct management and supervision of A. H. Muller, Publisher, 530 Locust Street, Philadalphia, PA. 1910." Collated and complete (per table of contents). Includes a STREET INDEX. Bound in the original maroon cloth with maroon leather spine and corners. Gilt-stamping is still bright. SEE PHOTOS. The textblock could be easily rebacked with no re-sewing required since all pages/maps are still securely bound together. Oversize Hardcover. 17" wide by 22.50" tall. This massive, extremely heavy book will require SUBSTANTIAL extra postage at our cost, based on your location. LeGear ATLASES OF THE UNITED STATES L2343. Phillips A LIST OF GEOGRAPHIC ATLASES 3834. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Good - Fine condition/Fine clamshell case. Illus. by NOT a library discard. Atlas folio. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.