20394. Munro, Wilfred H., PICTURESQUE RHODE ISLAND. Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Scenery and History of its Cities, Towns and Hamlets, and of Men who have made them famous.
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20394. Munro, Wilfred H., PICTURESQUE RHODE ISLAND. Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Scenery and History of its Cities, Towns and Hamlets, and of Men who have made them famous.
20394. Munro, Wilfred H., PICTURESQUE RHODE ISLAND. Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Scenery and History of its Cities, Towns and Hamlets, and of Men who have made them famous. Providence. 1881. 304 pages with 96 additional pages of fine vintage advertisements. In nicely gilt embossed binding. Certainly one of the nicer collections of over 200 vintage Rhode Island scenes. Includes volumes of quaint historical sketches found in few other places, as well as four large fold-out maps. Illustrated with over 200 early engraved views and accompanying text, this is a tremendous look at this area so rich in maritime history. Includes the lighthouses, steamships, churches and government buildings, as well as a host of hotels, mansions and homes, government, personalities, founding, and much more. Fine illustrated advertising by local establishments is included in the front and back. Contents quite clean, nice, expected wear to hinges and spine ends, corners bumped, hinges becoming loose. Most pleasant reading and collector’s volume for your shelf. (G++). $94.