The Old Covered Bridge, Emblem of a Departing Age

Philbrook Studios

Edité par Philbrook Studios, 1950

Minor shelf wear, rear cover is soiled and has a small closed tear, stapled binding, pages clean and unmarked. Vintage illustrated booklet titled ?The Old Covered Bridge ? Emblem of a Departing Age.? A nostalgic photographic tour of historic covered bridges in New Hampshire, featuring locations including Lancaster, Colebrook, West Ossipee, Andover, Cilleyville, and others.Filled with black-and-white photographs and descriptive text detailing bridge construction, history, and dates (many from the 1800s), the booklet captures mid-20th-century appreciation for disappearing rural architecture. Includes poetic introductory text and historical notes about bridge builders, flood repairs, and structural features such as lattice trusses and one-span designs.Likely published circa late 1940s?1950s based on typography, layout, and reference to bridge ages up to 1950.A wonderful piece of New England regional history ephemera ? ideal for collectors of covered bridge memorabilia, New Hampshire history, Americana photography, or early preservation movement publications. N° de réf. du vendeur 260225001

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Old Covered Bridge, Emblem of a ...
Éditeur : Philbrook Studios
Date d'édition : 1950
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good