HAND SIGNED, HARD TO FIND, AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL, VINTAGE, 1983 FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER 362-page BOOK TITLED "LAKE WALES FLORIDA - CROWN JEWEL OF THE HIGHLANDS" - - - by Janyce Barnwell Ahl - - - HAND SIGNED AND DATED MAY 15, 1983 BY THE AUTHOR on the otherwise blank front end page as shown! First Edition published by The Lake Wales Library Association, copyrighted and dated 1983! PRESENTS a very comprehensive illustrated history of Lake Wales Florida from its' earliest pioneering days right up through the early 1980's! WITH a multitude of vintage and historical B&W photographs of local dignitaries / notable pioneers / historical businesses / significant families / AND more! - - - PLUS many artistic B&W drawings by PEGGY UPDIKE GOOCH KNIGHT of historical buildings drawn within maps showing their locations in Lake Wales, as shown! 

See all 22 images including close-ups! Measures 8.5" X 11" with a PHENOMENAL 362 paginated pages on quality paper, PLUS end pages and paste-downs, other free end pages, AND the hardcover board covers (will weigh roughly a VERY HEAVY about 4 pounds when packed for shipping)! A fascinating history of Lake Wales Florida SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - WITH a detailed Index! - - - OUTSTANDING - - - Very light long-term storage wear, soiling, and/or age-toning the the white hardcover board covers; aside from the author's autograph and date the contents pages are COMPLETELY UNMARKED and in excellent+ or better condition; overall in excellent VINTAGE condition! CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT STUFF!