SIGNED Thomas Butchko: On The Shores Of The Pasquotank - 1st Ed Elizabeth City

Title: On the Shores of the Pasquotank: The Architectural Heritage of Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County, North Carolina  Author: Thomas R. Butchko  Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket  Year: 1989 (First Edition)  Key Feature: Author Signed  This copy is hand-signed and inscribed by the author, Thomas R. Butchko, on the front flyleaf. The inscription reads: Hope you enjoy this view of Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County. - Tom Butchko.  Condition Details  The Book: Very Good. The internal pages are crisp, bright, and clean. No marks, underlining, or highlighting found. The binding is tight and square. The navy cloth boards under the jacket are well-preserved with sharp corners.  The Dust Jacket: Fair. The original dust jacket is present but shows significant wear. This includes chipping and paper loss along the top edge, spine, and corners. There is a visible puncture/hole on the front right edge (please see photos for close-up details).  Provenance: From a smoke-free home. No musty odors or damp staining.  Shipping  This is a heavy, oversized volume. It will be wrapped securely in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box (not a mailer) to ensure it arrives in the condition described.