On Sunset Highways: A Book of Motor Rambles in California
by Thos. D. Murphy
"On Sunset Highways" by Thos. D. Murphy, The Page Company, 1915, First Impression. Hardcover. This edition captures early motor travel in California with illustrations and photographs. Fair condition, with spine wear and loose binding. A scarce first printing ideal for collectors of historical travel literature.
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The book is in fair condition. The spine shows significant wear, with tears and fraying visible. The binding is loose, and the pages are starting to separate. There is no dust jacket. The cover features decorative elements typical of the period, though it shows signs of age and handling.
About This Antique 1915 Edition
"On Sunset Highways: A Book of Motor Rambles in California" by Thos. D. Murphy was first published in 1915 by The Page Company, Boston. This edition is a First Impression from January 1915, offering a unique glimpse into early 20th-century travel in California. Murphy, a member of the Automobile Club of America, provides an engaging narrative of motor rambles, complemented by sixteen color illustrations and forty duogravures from photographs. The book is a valuable resource for enthusiasts of historical travel narratives and California's motoring history. This hardcover edition is scarce, especially in its original first printing. The condition reflects wear typical of its age, with notable binding issues. Ideal for collectors seeking authentic early automotive travel literature.
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