The Merrimack River: Its Source and Its Tributaries, Embracing a History of Manufactures, and of Towns Along Its Course, Their Georgraphy, Topography, and Products, with a Descriptioin of the Magnificent Natural Scenery About Its Upper Waters

J.W. Meader

Published by B.B Russell, 55 Cornhill, Boston, 1869

About this Item

Condition is Very Good, consistent with age (155+ years). Original gilt-decorated cloth shows moderate wear, with light rubbing/bumping at the spine ends; gilt title and figure remain bright and fully legible. Text block shows age-appropriate toning and scattered foxing throughout. Binding is sound and square. Folding map present and complete, with small tear at the binding edge; the map itself is otherwise intact, fully legible, and not missing any sections - still a plus as this ap is frequently missing entirely from surviving copies. Copyright page clean and legible.
Original green decorative cloth, gilt-lettered spine with gilt Native American figure motif
Copyright: Registered 1869, Clerk?s Office, District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Map: Complete folding map, ?Map of the Merrimack Valley,? published by B.B. Russell, 55 Cornhill ? present and complte, with one small tear at the binding edge (does not effect readability or completeness of the map). See photos.
Dedication: ?To D.W. Smith, a son of the Merrimack Valley, and, through many years, a true and faithful friend, this volume is affectionately inscribed.?
A scarce first edition (1869) of J.W. Meader?s regional history of the Merrimack River, covering its source, tributaries, and the towns along its course ? their geography, topography, manufactures, and products ? along with a description of the natural scenery of its upper waters. Bound in the original decorative green cloth with a gilt figure of a Native American on the spine, this copy retains its complete folding map of the Merrimack Valley, confirmed intact with no tears at the folds. A valuable resource for collectors of New England Americana, Massachusetts and New Hampshire local history, and 19th-century river valley/industrial history.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1784754205622

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Merrimack River: Its Source and Its Tributaries, Embracing a History of Manufactures, and of Towns Along Its Course, Their Georgraphy, Topography, and Products, with a Descriptioin of the Magnificent Natural Scenery About Its Upper Waters
• Publisher: B.B Russell, 55 Cornhill, Boston
• Publication Date: 1869
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine