1830 - THE FASHIONABLE TOUR; A Guide to Travellers Visiting the Middle and Northern States and the Provinces of Canada. Fourth Edition - Enlarged and Improved

Davison, Gideon

Published by G.M. Davison; and by G. & C.&H. Carvill, New York, 1830

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"The Fashionable Tour: a Guide to Travellers Visiting the Middle and Northern States and the Provinces of Canada", Fourth Edition enlarged and improved. Saratoga Springs, published by G.M. Davison; and by G. & C.&H. Carvill, New York, 1830. 3 3/4" x 5 7/8", 434 pgs + 18pgs index, 11 lithographs: Hadley Falls (MA), Saratoga Springs (one of village, one of Pavillion and one of United States Hotel), Burgoyne's Surrender in Schuyler-ville, Lake George, Bagg's Hotel-Utica, Trenton Falls, Niagara (all in NY), Quebec, and State House Boston. Most were by Pendleton. HOWES 143. This book was to introduce Southerners to places to travel during the hot summer months. Later editions dropped "Fashionable Tour" from the title. Beautifully rebound some time ago in 3/4 leather, gilt lettering on spine, 4 raised bands, tan paper w/ matching end papers. Near Fine. Light foxing, paper repair on title page and first pg. of Index. Also 1 1/4" x 1/2" section missing (margin only) on right edge of first pg. of Index. Pencil writing in first blank page of page numbers on list of lithographs. Gold top edge on pages and ribbon book mark sewn in. Very tight binding. Tables of distances: by land and water. Seller Inventory # 9527

Bibliographic Details

Title: 1830 - THE FASHIONABLE TOUR; A Guide to ...

Publisher: G.M. Davison; and by G. & C.&H. Carvill, New York

Publication Date: 1830

Binding: Half-Leather

Condition: Near Fine