Atlas of Susquehanna Co. Pennsylvania

from actual Surveys by and under the Direction of F.W. Beers 

A complete, rare, large-sized atlas on the county of Susquehanna, with fold-out maps and superb engravings on stone. The township plans, boroughs and town plans are made complete with a sketch on the early history of Susquehanna County and its subdivisions, which are individually described, as well as a table of air line distances between the various areas of the region. The accurate colored maps even include business notices for the principal businesses of the area. A valuable find for any local history and geography books collector. Approx. 82 pages. 13 x 16 inches.

Includes over 30 full-color maps with captions and business notices for each area of the county. Complete with a sketch of the early history of Susquehanna County. With a table of air line distances between the various areas of the region. Engravings by Louis E. Neuman.

Published by: A. Pomeroy & CO., New York, 1872.

Hardback is overall in GOOD- condition.

• Volume is in overall good condition with some damage and pronounced expected wear to covers from rubbing and fading, and some foxing inside.
• Quarter leatherbound.
• Light brown covers feature faded gilt decoration on front and blind-tooled decoration and text on front and back. 
• Boards show considerable wear from rubbing, some staining, and overall fading, as well as notable edgewear from rubbing off of cloth cover, and some chipping and warping. 
• Back cover is detached, and has visible glue residues along both edges. (See photos)   
• Corners are rubbed with exposed boards.
• Spine shows severe wear with chipping and fading, leather having come off both ends, and showing pronounced aging. (See photos)
• Binding is broken with some pages partially loose, and some detached.
• Front pastedown exhibits pencil marks and drawings, and a ballpoint pen dedication from previous owner. (See photos)
• Hinges are cracked and dry, and hanging on by a thread.
• Maps exhibit some foxing and occasional staining, mostly marginal, with moderate to pronounced toning.
• Interior is toned with frequent, sometimes strong foxing and some stains, and general edgewear to pages from closed tears and chips. 
• Some pages display corner chips, edge warping and strong staining and foxing, with dry edges and corners. (See photos)
• Text block edges show expected wear and aging, with stain to gutter at head.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• SC20180215

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