A Maryland Editor Abroad – George Colton – Signed – 1881 1st Ed Antique Book
$ 118.8
Description
A Maryland Editor Abroad – George Colton – Signed – 1881 1st Ed Antique Book. Author: George Colton. Publisher: George Colton. • Signed examples by George Colton are uncommon on the market. Place / Date: Annapolis, 1881. • Text block firm. • Signed by the author “Geo. • Period ink, consistent with author’s hand. Author: George Colton Title: A Maryland Editor Abroad: What He Saw and What He Thought of It Edition: First Edition Publisher: George Colton Place / Date: Annapolis, 1881 Binding: • Original red cloth with gilt spine and front lettering • Decorative gilt vignette on spine Condition: • Cloth worn at spine ends and corners • Rubbing and surface wear to boards • Spine intact, hinges holding • Text block firm • Pages toned with scattered foxing • No dust jacket (as issued) Signature / Inscription: • Signed by the author “Geo. Colton” • Presentation inscription reading “With the Author’s Compliments” • Signature appears on preliminary leaf • Period ink, consistent with author’s hand Illustrations: • Illustrated title page and interior engravings • Full-page plates present (see photos) Notes: • Scarce signed copy of an 1881 American travel narrative • Signed examples by George Colton are uncommon on the market • Attractive original cloth despite wear
