Landmarks in the Old Bay State

"Landmarks in the Old Bay State" (Massachusetts) by William R. Comer. 1911 1st edition published by the author in Norwood, MA. The book features dozens of black & white photographs. Landmarks include Faneuil Hall, Old Corner Bookstore, The Old Boston Stone, Old South Church, Hancock House, King's Chapel, Longfellow House, Old Custom House, The Washington Elm, Old State House, Boston Museum, Adams House, First New England Shoe Factory...and many more.

From the author's Preface: "The author has been, for a long term of years, with the Youth's Companion as their travelling representative, and has had exceptional opportunity for obtaining pictures of old buildings, tablets, trees, etc.; also, of hearing the old tales and stories connected with homes that have been occupied by members of the same families for several generations. In compiling this book, the author is largely indebted to facts gained from old manuscripts and other sources. Trusting that it may be interesting as well as instructive."

Condition:
Clean covers and spine; there is a bit of mottling to the cloth at the top-left corner of the front cover. Sharp cover corners. Tiny cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages are mostly clean with only an occasional small foxing spot here and there (though heavier foxing to the final 10 or so pages). The front end paper has an old name written in pen. Page 1 has some tiny tears at the outer edge. Page 80 has a couple of tiny pieces missing at the bottom edge. Pages 328 & 329 each have a 1" tear at the outer edge. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.