Clarence Linden Watson Attleboro Mass. Life & Genealogy c. 1930's Silversmith

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Leather Books, Americana, Genealogy, Clarence Linden Watson, Illustrated Books).

Dedication in Devoted Memory of Clarence Linden Watson: 1849-1930. [Watson Company, Silversmiths].
Published c. 1930, United States. Privately printed in a very small number, custom bound by Atelier Bindery in New York. No title page, perhaps an extract from a more substantial work distributed after the death of the man (at his wake?).
c. 15 pages. Text in English. Frontis portrait protected by original tissue guard, second photo plate showing panoramic birds-eye views of the massive factory buildings.

Period full leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt compartment decorations, gilt title lettering, gilt ruled covers, all edges & turn ins gilt.

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

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather rubbed but still supple, joints slightly scuffed with some minor short splitting along joint ends of front cover, remains overall tight, sound, attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book 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 book survives.

Book Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 6" W.

[B4440].