Galveston: The Playground of the Great Southwest

(Texas Interest) GALVESTON: THE PLAYGROUND OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST. [No place]: [Publisher not identified], circa 1915. Oblong 12mo - 6-1/4" x 7". Staple bound pictorial paper self-wrappers printed in brown with minor discoloration around the staples and light touches of rubbing to the edges for what is a very nice copy of the booklet. [16] pp. This promotional brochure for Galveston, Texas has one central vertical fold as issued, presenting as 16mo - 6-1/4" x 3-1/2"; inside we learn that Galveston is truly the ultimate vacation paradise; illustrated throughout in brown and white with photomechanical reproductions of actual photographs, including nine full page reproductions; also included is a full page map titled "All Roads Lead To Galveston: Port AND Playground Of The Great Southwest" by Clarke & Courts, Galveston. Notable local landmarks pictured include: Hotel Galvez, the seawall, Crystal Palace bath house, Rosenberg Public Library, Ball High School, John Sealy Hospital and Reb