Orig 1856 WHITE MOUNTAINS NH Indepth 9 VIEWS Mt Washington-Gorham-Dixville Notch

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Orig 1856 WHITE MOUNTAINS NH Indepth 9 VIEWS Mt Washington-Gorham-Dixville Notch:
$35.00

Original BALLOU’S PICTORIAL illustrated newspaper, dated August 9, 1856. COMPLETE in 16 pgs, Folio (15” x 11 1/4”). IN FINE CONDITION!

Featured in this issue is the DOUBLE PAGE illustrated article “WHITE MOUNTAINS, N.H.” containing NINE (9) original wood engraved views: “ALPINE HOUSE, GORHAM, N.H.” (2 3/4” X 5 1/4”), “CARRIAGE ROAD, MOUNT WASHINGTON” (4 3/4” X 5 3/4”), “SUMMIT HOUSE, MOUNT WASHINGTON” (3 1/2” X 4 1/2”), “BERLIN FALLS” (2” X 3”), “DIXVILLE NOTCH” (2 1/4” X 3”), “CRYSTAL CASCADE (Pinkham Notch)” (4” X 3”), “MOUNTS WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, AND ADAMS” (2 3/4” X 4 1/4”), “WHITE MOUNTAINS, FROM RANDOLPH HILL” (2 3/4” X 4 1/4”), and “VIEW OF PORTLAND (Maine)” (3” x 5 1/2”).

A sample of the article reads, \"At this season of the year when thousands of the pilgrims of nature are going forth from the crowded cities and climbing to the high places of the earth, when a large tide of pleasure travel sets towards the mountain regions of New Hampshire, we have deemed that a series of illustrations of points of interest in their scenery connected with descriptive sketches, would not prove unacceptable to the public...”.

Additional illustrated articles in this issue include: “ENTRANCE TO THE ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL, BROADWAY, NEW YORK”, “THE NEWFOUNDLAND COD FISHERY”, and MORE!!

IN FINE CONDITION! Both front and back pages of this issue have a small clean separation along the spine, with no affect to the White Mountains material. We unconditionally warrant, without time limit, the authenticity of this 1856 Ballou\'s Pictorial. We have been dealing in historical newspapers and fine documents since 1974 DBA \"Historical Newspapers and Journals\". 10 day return privilege. Item will be carefully protected in flat cardboard packaging. Buyer pays Priority Post. Illinois residents add 9.25% sales tax. If you wish to offer and don\'t have a Paypal account, please contact us regarding your preferred form of payment.