Simplon Route Lake Geneva to Lake Maggiore 1908 Swiss travel guide w/ long map

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The Simplon Route from Lake of Geneva to Lake Maggiore. Historical, Technical & Descriptive Notes with a Map.
Published 1908, Berne by Swiss Federal Railways.
62 [64] pages. Text in English. Long folding color lithographed map at rear.

Illustrated paper wrappers, gilt title lettering, coat of arms pictorial cover decorations. Early inscription to cover and title pages

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

Binding gently age rubbed, spotted and worn, remains overall clean and attractive as an object. Tight and sound, map is clean.

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 antique item survives.

Book Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 6" W.

[B2340].