New Jersey (1st printing) American Guide Series - WPA - Federal Writers Project

WPA - Federal Writers Project

Published by Viking, New York, 1939

About this Item

Viking. New York. 1935 pages with index. First Edition, first printing with importantly 1939 on its title page; with matching 1939 on the copyright page with no further dates listed. Rear map pocket includes the original 1939 WPA map of New Jersey. This is the uncommon first hardcover printing of the WPA's Guide to the Garden State in its original tan burlap cloth (not blue); stamped in navy titles. Illustrated map front endpapers. Rear endpapers is a blank map pocket as issued. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Light shelf-rubbing to cloth at tips. Light soiling. Book exhibits a couple of non-invasive, non-obnoxious instances of previous institutional ownership (Queens, NYC). These are limited to: 1) a textural blindstamp on title page. 2) non-obnoxious inventory number stamp on base on Sponsors' Forewords page. 3) original map pocket in rear has a Queens stamp. 4) Small Dewey # stamped in black at base of backstrip. A Hastings House DJ has been married to this copy. This is the same DJ as the Viking Dj; the difference being it says Hastings House on the base of spine, instead of Viking. Minor light sunning to spine; light soiling to rearSmall piece of tape on flap. All flaws noted. A sound first edition, first printing with 1939 on title page in tan cloth. Seller Inventory # 002700

Bibliographic Details

Title: New Jersey (1st printing) American Guide ...

Publisher: Viking, New York

Publication Date: 1939

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition