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Mystery Rides the Rails by Gilbert A. Lathrop

This item is the title page of a vintage book titled "Mystery Rides the Rails," authored by Gilbert A. Lathrop. The book was published by The Goldsmith Publishing Company in Chicago. The title page is made of a light tan or ecru colored paper, which appears to be a common, non-glossy paper stock used for book interiors. The text is printed in black ink, featuring a decorative border around the main content area, consisting of a fine dotted line bordered by a solid thicker line on the outside and a narrower line on the inside, embellished with a small, repetitive pattern (possibly a stylized leaf or bead motif). The typography for the title is a sans-serif font in all capital letters, while the author's name and publisher details use a serif font. A small, distinctive illustration is present between the author's name and the publisher's information, depicting a question mark superimposed over a stylized train or railroad car icon, suggesting the book's mystery theme and rail setting. The visible condition indicates significant age and wear, including several circular indentations or pressure marks on the paper, particularly noticeable around the train icon and below the publisher's name. The paper shows general discoloration consistent with aging, and some slight creasing or unevenness near the binding on the left side is also apparent. The overall aesthetic suggests an early to mid-20th-century publication, likely a mass-produced mystery or adventure novel. The craftsmanship is typical of standard book production for the era, prioritizing legibility and presenting the necessary bibliographic information clearly.

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