19th c. Wallpaper Covered Geography Book (SOLD)
An early copy of "An Introduction to Ancient and Modern Geography, on the Plan of Goldsmith and Guy; Comprising Rules for Projecting Maps; With an Atlas by J. A. Cummings".
Printed in Boston in 1823 by Cummings & Hilliard and bound in early leather. The front, spine and back are bound in beautifully block printed and colored wallpaper displaying a wall pocket, filigree, and sprigs.
Included inside is a very small colored pencil on paper theorem bookmarker displaying floral drawings.
Scraps of early wallpaper left over likely found its way to protecting valuable books.
Remains in overall excellent condition given age and intended use with minor wear to the edges. Vibrancy is intact.
Boston. Ca. 1823. 7"T.