The North American Tourist Melish, John Collectibles Room

The North American Tourist. By John Melish and printed in New York City by A.T. Goodrich. 1839, 1st edition, 506 pp, 6.25” x 4.25”, 8vo, hardcover rebacked full cloth. In good rebacked condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards, primarily along edges and corners. Some loss of original loth along perimeter of spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Includes 10 foldout maps throughout the text, some with small tears along folds. Also includes larger foldout map at rear, with vertical tear down first fold. Four black-and-white plates throughout. Ex-libris bookplate on front pastedown. Light markings and marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and nicely preserved 1st edition. An expansion of “The Traveller’s Manual; and Description of the United States ” published in 1831. An interesting look at American travel and local accounts in the first half of the 19th Century. COLU1839HNOQ-0424-aj1405