Report Williamsburg Virginia History 1941 Rutherfoord Goodwin Illustrated Maps

Author: Rutherfoord Goodwin Full Title: A Brief & True Report Concerning Williamsburg in Virginia: Being an Account of the most important Occurrences in that Place from its first Beginning to the present Time. And containing precisely the same Text (now newly set in modern Types) which appeared in the enlarged and revised Third Edition—but without the Appendix of two Hundred and thirty-two Pages by which the Text of the Third Edition was fully annotated. Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated, by August Dietz and his Son on their Press in Cary Street at Richmond, Virginia Year: MCM.XLI. (1941) Edition/Printing: Fourth & Abridged Edition This historical account of Williamsburg, Virginia, provides a comprehensive overview from its early beginnings to the present time. The binding features patterned paper-covered boards with a contrasting cloth spine. The volume is notably illustrated with various plates and maps, including: • A frontispiece engraving of the Likeness of His Majesty, King William III. • A Map of the Great Peninsula in Virginia, showing the Position of the City of Williamsburg with Respect to its Environs. • An illustration of The Great Massacre in the Colony of Virginia in the Year 1622. • Views of certain of the Public Buildings of Williamsburg, including The Brafferton, The College, President's House, The Capitol, and The Palace. • An engraving depicting The Alternative of Williamsburg, a satirical piece from 1775. • A large foldout map titled "A Plan of the City of Williamsburg, Virginia, compiled about 1784 by an unknown French Cartographer." Condition: Exterior Spine: The light-colored cloth spine shows some light toning and minor wear. A printed title label is present and intact. Boards/covers: Patterned paper-covered boards exhibit light edge wear and minor rubbing to the corners. Edge wear: Light wear to the board edges is present. Gilt condition: No gilt decoration is present on the binding. Hinges/binding integrity: The binding remains square and secure. Dust jacket condition: No dust jacket is present. Interior Page quality: Pages are generally clean and crisp with clear text. Foxing: No significant foxing is observed. Toning/browning: Minor toning is present to the page edges and endpapers, with more noticeable discoloration on the front free endpaper. Writing or inscriptions: A prior owner's signature is present on the front free endpaper. Tears, stains, creases, or repairs: No significant tears, stains, or repairs are evident. A foldout map is present, showing normal fold lines. Completeness concerns: All listed illustrations and text appear to be present.…