America Illustrated

New York: Arundel Print, 1874. First ed. Large quarto in maroon-brown stamped and gilt-titlet cloth backed boards; AEG, 121 pages: illustrations (b&w engravings); 30 cm Minor external scuffing to edges; else very tight and clean; faded elegantly penned gift inscription dated 1883 to front free endpaper. Very good+ to near fine(-) overall. . Hardcover.

Scarce.A remarkably nice copy. Numerous full page b&w plates. 19th Century engravings of the major natural landmarks and remarkable scenic geography of the U.S. Travel narrative. Geography Pictorial works. Yellowstone, Natural Bridge in Virginia, Squam Valley, Hudson River, Colorado River, Saratoga Springs & Lake, Lake George, Mississippi RIver and many others.