The Railroad Jubilee. An Account of the Celebration Commemorative of the Opening of Railroad Communication Between Boston and Canada, September 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1851

288 pp. Full green leather with lush ornamentation in gilt, ruled in gilt, bearing sigullum of the City of Boston, front and rear, gilt; spine lettering gilt, with coffers decorated and ruled in gilt; all edges gilt. One large folding map at rear. 1 3/4″ piece missing from head of spine, affecting spine title; hinges started but firm; and extremities rubbed. Interior shows very faint damp stain throughout, but, except for a couple of prelims and rear pages, is otherwise remarkably bright and almost fresh.