GALVESTON: THE PLAYGROUND OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST

(Texas Interest) GALVESTON: THE PLAYGROUND OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST. [No place]: [Publisher not identified], circa 1915. Oblong 12mo - 6-1/4" x 7". Staple bound pictorial paper self-wrappers printed in brown with minor discoloration around the staples and light touches of rubbing to the edges for what is a very nice copy of the booklet. [16] pp. This promotional brochure for Galveston, Texas has one central vertical fold as issued, presenting as 16mo - 6-1/4" x 3-1/2"; inside we learn that Galveston is truly the ultimate vacation paradise; illustrated throughout in brown and white with photomechanical reproductions of actual photographs, including nine full page reproductions; also included is a full page map titled "All Roads Lead To Galveston: Port AND Playground Of The Great Southwest" by Clarke & Courts, Galveston. Notable local landmarks pictured include: Hotel Galvez, the seawall, Crystal Palace bath house, Rosenberg Public Library, Ball High School, John Sealy Hospital and Rebecca Sealy Hospital for Women, and two unnamed Texas bathing beauties. The condition of the booklet is NEAR FINE. Although listed in WorldCat, there are no libraries shown to have a copy. RARE.…