Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide [REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION, 1946-47] [2ND ED.] [AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES]

Federal Writers' Project for the State of Illinois

Published by A. C. McClurg &Co., Chicago, 1947

About this Item

REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION (1946-47) hardcover, sewn-bound in brownish-red cloth, with gilt lettering and decoration on front cover, and gilt lettering on spine, is in G+ condition, having very slight bumping and wear to corners; small wear-spot to top of first fixed endpaper; tiny damage area to last page (707), on edge, that carries to last endpaper section; additional minor edge-wear to last free endpaper; normal age-toning to pages. There is the map in the pocket on last fixed endpaper. Dust jacket, enclosed in protective mylar (mylar not pictured), is in POOR condition, having small missing pieces at top and bottom jacket spine; tears to sections (which former owner repaired on the INSIDE with magic tape); chipping, wrinkling, and rubbing/scuffing to surface. Book is illustrated with sections of b&w photographs and in-text maps. Another classic travel guide from the Federal Writers' Project. History. United States. State and local. Reference. DB[8].

Seller Inventory # 2296

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide [REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION, 1946-47] [2ND ED.] [AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES]
• Publisher: A. C. McClurg &Co., Chicago
• Publication Date: 1947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
• Weight: 35.2 ounces