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Item Specifics
Publisher: Hamiltons Illustrated Auto Road Map Co
Year: Circa 1913
Format: Softcover
Subject: Automotive History
Region: California
Language: English
Description
This is a rare Fourth Edition copy of Hamiltons Illustrated Auto Road Map and California Tour Book. It serves as a comprehensive travel guide from the early era of motoring in California. The book includes detailed maps and route descriptions of roads from Tia Juana to Reno and provides extensive supplementary information for the early motorist. It contains illustrations and advertisements for period businesses which offer a unique glimpse into the automotive landscape of the early 20th century.
Condition
The cover shows significant wear with surface rubbing and edge distress consistent with the age of the item. There is visible loss to the paper and general scuffing on the front and back covers. The binding shows wear at the spine but remains intact. The internal pages exhibit tanning and minor handling marks typical of vintage paper ephemera. Please review the visual evidence provided to assess the level of wear.
