Franconia Notch New Hampshire Flume Gorge 1950s tourism lot x 2 pictorial maps
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Americana, Travel, Tourism, New England, New Hampshire, Franconia Notch, Flume Gorge, Vintage Advertising, Books with Maps).
Franconia Notch New Hampshire Travel Guide Lot x 2.
Published 1940-50's, United States by various.
Lot x 2 illustrated tourist brochures issued for this timeless and still functioning tourist attraction. Text in English. Illustrated w/ photo & pictorial maps.
Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers folded into panels, printed on both sides. One of the items mention's "Clark's Dog Ranch" in the Ski Trail key, indicating an early date prior to the transformation into Clark's Trading Post with trained bears and amusement park.
Lot is old and shows some signs of handling and time. Lot is not new or in "new" condition.
Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survivals.
Paper is lightly toned, minor signs of handling, both still well preserved, tight, sound.
The scarce brochure map lot 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 these 2 mid-20th century NH tourism items survive.
Larger item measures c. 7" H x 4 1/2" W.
Smaller item measures c. 5" H x 2 3/4" W.
[B5212].