16mo, 15,5cm, ix,(-11),298,[26]p., illustrated ads., with 15 plates and maps (inc. 1 folding and engraved vignette title), original blind decorated cloth, gilt spine and upper cover titles and decorations, minor damp staining but a very good sound copy, rare. (Cdn). Except for the preliminaries perhaps the staining is not obtrusive. Originally published in 1844 the editor was O.L. Holley. This appeared to be an revised and expanded editon, (with 15 plates rather than 10). The preface is signed by J.D. and does not mention Holley. Sabin 62693 (under title). Not in T.P.L. or Waterston; cf. T.P.L. 7745 for 1844 edition and cf. Sabin 32538 & Lande s1079 for Holley, 1844 edition.

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Title: The Picturesque Tourist: Being A Guide through the State of New York and Upper and Lower Canada, including A Hudson River Guide; giving an Accurate Description of Cities and Villages, celebrated Place of Escort, etc.
Publisher: New York. Published by J. Disturnell. 1858

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