The Nahant Monthly Review Vol. 1, No. 7

Nahant, Massachusetts: The Nahant Monthly Review, 1903. Very good. Horizontal crease. Water staining, chipping, and short tears. Some minor rust staining from staples.. Vol. 1, No. 7 of the Nahant Monthly Review, a photo-illustrated serial; this is "Special Issue" celebrating the semi-centennial of the town's founding. Includes: a "Sketch of Nahant" by Helen Louise Stetson, including contemporary photos of historical structures in the area; over twenty-five short biographies of "Prominent Men" from Nahant, including one woman, Mrs. Calantha J. Wilson; the official program of the upcoming semi-centennial celebrations; local news and gossip; and an effusion of advertisements. A painting of "Pulpit Rock" by Annie E. Johnson ("Nahant's Honored Painter and Poetess") is featured on the upper wrapper; Johnson is best known for her volume of poetry titled "Songs from Nahant" (published 1892).

Folio (16" by 10.75"), pp. [16] with photographic illustrations, stapled in original photo-illustrated peach-colored wrappers.