Comley's History of Massachusetts State History 1879 engravings illustrated book

Published by Publication Date: 1879

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, New England, Massachusetts, Illustrated Books, State History). Comley's History of Massachusetts.// [bound with] Biographical Encyclopedia comprising the Lives and Records of many Leading Professional Business Men of Massachusetts. Published 1879, Boston by Comley Brothers.462 pages (curious pagination- first work 45 pp., second work begins p. (197)- 462. Text in English. Seems to be complete as issued, rare. Heavily illustrated throughout with many (dozens?) portrait and building engraved plates protected by original tissue guards (including one of the Massasoit House" business in Springfield Mass.). Publisher's cloth binding, gilt title lettering, embossed ruled covers. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, spine uniformly sunned, contents slightly "shaken" with a few signatures loosened or slightly protruding from the edge of the text block, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this quite scarce historical book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 9 3/4" H x 7 3/4" W.[B12108]. Seller Inventory # B12108

Bibliographic Details

Title: Comley's History of Massachusetts State ...
Publication Date: 1879
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good