1941 Hill’s Street Guide Los Angeles Vintage Map Directory WWII Era (B26)
$ 21.11
Description
1941 Hill’s Street Guide Los Angeles Vintage Map Directory WWII Era (B26). The rear of the jacket shows discoloration and waviness consistent with age and storage conditions. 1935 hardcover edition of Los Angeles: City of Dreams by Harry Carr, illustrated and inscribed by E. H. Suydam. Condition 1935 hardcover edition of Los Angeles: City of Dreams by Harry Carr, illustrated and inscribed by E. H. Suydam. Includes original dust jacket. The dust jacket shows substantial age wear including toning, staining, creasing, edge wear, chips, and old moisture exposure. The rear of the jacket shows discoloration and waviness consistent with age and storage conditions. The hardcover binding itself remains attractive with strong color and readable gilt lettering. Interior pages are generally clean with light age toning. Binding remains intact and functional. A loose old ribbon/bookmark appears to have adhered to a section of pages over time due to age and pressure storage, but it does not appear to be a structural repair or major page damage. Please review photos carefully. Notable inscription by illustrator E. H. Suydam reading: “With all good wishes, E.H. Suydam.” The book has been personally inspected. Stored in a smoke-free environment. Description Scarce 1935 first edition hardcover of Los Angeles: City of Dreams by Harry Carr, featuring illustrations by noted California artist E. H. Suydam and an apparent presentation inscription from the illustrator. An outstanding piece of prewar Southern California history covering early Los Angeles culture, development, architecture, Hollywood, and civic identity during the city's rapid growth era. Highly desirable for: Los Angeles history collectors California regional history collectors Hollywood historians Art Deco and prewar Americana collectors signed book collectors California illustration enthusiasts urban history researchers Original dust jacket included. The book will be securely poly bagged and shipped in a sturdy box. Handled and packed by a collector for collectors. Stored in a smoke-free environment. Fast shipping with tracking and careful packaging guaranteed. Keywords Los Angeles Harry Carr E H Suydam Signed Book California History Los Angeles History Hollywood History 1935 Book City of Dreams Southern California Vintage Los Angeles California Americana Regional History Illustrated Book Association Copy Vintage California Historic Los Angeles Art Deco Era Prewar California Dust Jacket Book
