Hudson River strip map movie reel 1930's pamphlet art deco covers Manhattan map

(Old Books, Americana, Travel, Tourism, New York, Hudson River, New York City, Manhattan, Art Deco, Books with Maps).

Travelogue on the Hudson River.
Published c. 1920-30's, New York by Underwood & Underwood. Designed and produced by Wendell P. Colton Co., NY.
Folding promotional tourist brochure. Text in English. River strip map & B&W vignette photos.

An unusual arrangement of photos and strip map, the sides resembling movie film reels.

Publisher's art deco pictorial paper wrappers, a long single sheet multi-folded into 12 panels.

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper covers gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, several splits along old fold lines which have been closed with nearly transparent archival tape, signs of handling, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The fragile pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this vintage item survives.

Covers measures c. 9 1/4" H x 4" W.

[B3849].