1930 1st Ed Lost Treasure True Tales Hidden Hoards A Hyatt Verrill Map Endpapers
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First edition
A classic exploration of real-world lost riches and legend by prolific explorer and researcher A. Hyatt Verrill. Published in 1930 by D. Appleton and Company, this illustrated volume compiles historical accounts of pirate gold, lost mines, buried hoards, and sunken treasures across the Americas. This copy is confirmed as a true First Edition / First Printing, featuring Appleton's primary indicator—the numeral "(1)" on the final page of text—alongside the author's early catalog list. The book is housed in a very good, mylar-protected dust jacket that displays light age toning and foxing on the rear cover. The green cloth boards are clean with bright, sharp black lettering, showing only light wear along the edges. Illustrated map endpapers decorate the inside covers, exhibiting age-toned staining along the gutter at the front. The top and fore-edge margins display foxing. Inside, page 275 contains a large crease where it is partially folded into the binding, preventing that page from opening entirely flat. While the text pages are otherwise clean and free of tears, dog-ears, or stray markings, there is visible vintage foxing (presenting as spot staining) that is predominantly concentrated on and around the full-page photographic insert plates. The binding remains firm and solid throughout. Note: This description was prepared with the assistance of AI to synthesize provided facts; buyers are encouraged to verify all bibliographic details against the provided photos. I love to re
- Publisher: D. APPLETON AND COMPANY
- Year: 1930
- Condition: Very Good
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