Publication: Hardie Bros, 1899, San Juan
First edition. 6 3/4" x 9" in gray pictorial wrappers, string-tied at spine. Illustrated. 72 pp. An early view book offering images of the island, including The Porto Rico Evacuation Committee; Raising the American Flag; Spanish Soldiers Leaving Porto Rico; Morro Castle; San Cristobal; Columbus Monument; Governor General’s Palace; Old Sea Wall; Typical Street Scene; Plaza Alfonzo XII; San Jose Church; Casa Blance; Infantry Barracks; Haunted Sentry Box; San Antonia Bridge; Boat Races San Juan Harbor, July 4th, 1899; Typical Scene in a Porto Rico Village; Cemetery, San Juan; Pleasure Boats; Street Scenes, San Juan; Calle de Luna; and more. 1" x 1/2" chip to top corner and 1" x 2" chip to bottom corner of front cover as well as 1/2" x 1/2" chip to top corner and 1 1/2" x 1/2" chip to bottom corner of rear cover. Soiling to both covers and with chipping to spine. Title page with staining and residue. Interior is very good.
Inventory Number: 49829