Phelps, Humphrey Phelps's Travellers' Guide through the United States; containing upwardsof Seven Hundred Rail-road, Canal and State and Steam-boat Routes New York: Published by Phelps, Ensign & Thayer, 1847 With inset of Florida and New York (UNITED STATES GUIDE) First edition under this title. 12mo. Large folding map with a border of engraved portraits, views and symbols, outlined in colored (24 x 21 inches). Some discoloration of map, small holes or tears along a few folds, else very good. Original red straight-grained morocco with steam engine and steam ship "St. Louis" and the title on the covers within an ornamental border, in gilt on the upper cover and blind on the lower. Spine lacking with volume separating between text and large folding map at back, binding rubbed, else a very good copy with the signature of Dr. Pardon Lapham dated 1847 on the endpapers Price: USD 1,500.00 other currencies   order no. 34230    inquire

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