Guide to Mexico for the Motorist
Mexico City: William Berlin Goolsby, c.1940. 1st Edition. Octavo, publisher's stiff illustrated paper wraps.
Author and photographer William Berlin Goolsby’s self-published "read as you ride" guide to traveling across Mexico by motor vehicle. Cited as one of the earliest guides of its kind for exploring the region, this handbook includes detailed mileage charts, elevation maps, and information on sights and stops for drivers. Goolsby was a prolific photographer in the mid-20th century, and his images of Mexican architecture, landmarks, and local life were frequently featured on vintage linen postcards during the 1930s and 40s. Illustrated with black-and-white photos and color plates of Mexican art views, along with ads for hotels, stores, products, services, and restaurants; folding color map frontispiece. Early owner pencil notation to lower wrap, occasional pencil underlining to text. Chipping to spine-ends and top corner of upper wrap, and some staining and edgewear.Very good. Item #12699
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