(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, yellow back, Americana, Nantucket, Mt. Vernon).

The Convalescent; or, Adventures and Rambles, by N. Parker Willis.
Published c. 1870's, London by Ward, Lock, & Tyler.
260 pages. Text in English.

Publisher's yellow pictorial paper covered boards. Text describes Nantucket,Mount Vernon etc.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding age worn, spine ends frayed and worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 7" H x 4 3/4" W.

[B9610].