Pocket Gazetteer North America & West Indies Travel Rail Roads 1834 leather book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, North America, West Indies, United States, Travel, Railroads, Canals).

A Pocket Gazetteer, or, Traveller's Guide Through North America and the West Indies; Containing A Description of All the States, Territories, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Seas, Bays, Harbors, Islands, Capes, Railroads, Canals, &c. Connected With North America and the West Indies. To Which is Added a Large Amount of Statistical Information Relating to the Population, Revenue, Debt, and Various Institutions of the United States, by Bishop Davenport.
Published 1834, Trenton, New Jersey by Bishop Davenport.
468 pages. Text in English. Illustrated with numerous wood engraved plates depicting various state seals. Oblong folding profile diagram at rear mostly lacking, just remnant left.

Period full speckled calf leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands & compartment decorations, gilt title lettering on contrasting red leather label, gilt ruled covers.

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, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, title page with heavy old damp stain at top corner, moderate spotting throughout, 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. 6" H x 3 3/4" W.

[B4336].