Ten Thousand Miles On A Bicycle. Kron, Karl Collectibles Room

Ten Thousand Miles on a Bicycle. By Karl Kron and published by the author in New York City. 1887, 108 + 800 pp, 8” x 5.75”, 8vo, hardcover blue cloth. In good condition, with superficial rubbing and wear to exterior. Hinges remain in good condition with minor wear and text block remains bound well, save for looseness to bottom of title page. Light markings and marginalia. Includes list of subscribers and trade directory at rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the author’s travel and experiences throughout much of the United States, primarily the Northeast. Karl Kron was considered the most important bicycle historian of his time and an early adopter of cycling, with his total amount of travel a record at the time. Dedicated to the memory of the author’s late bulldog. COLS1887AHJB