Bidspirit auction | 1916 Charles R. Canedy The

1916 Charles R. Canedy The Trail of the Mohawk Souvenir and Guide Book - This vintage string-bound souvenir guidebook, titled The Trail of the Mohawk, was published by Charles R. Canedy, a photographer and photo publisher based in North Adams, Massachusetts. The publication features a color lithograph on the front cover depicting a Mohawk man overlooking a scenic mountain road with a period touring car. The interior consists of numerous monochromatic and sepia-toned photographs documenting the Mohawk Trail and Berkshire Hills region, including views of the Deerfield Valley and rock cuts with period wooden railings. A significant section is dedicated to the Hoosac Tunnel, presented through a composite of 14 illustrations detailing mining and railway operations. The booklet includes period advertisements for regional establishments such as the Mansion House in Greenfield, Massachusetts, and the Walloomsac Inn in Old Bennington, Vermont, which cites its operation from 1764 to 1916. The final page contains a printed Guide Map to Mohawk Trail and Berkshire Hills, illustrating connections between New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The back cover features the publisher mark and a profile silhouette of a man. The guidebook is in fair to good condition. The paper covers exhibit notable wear, including edge fraying, chipping, small tears, and general surface soiling. The original cord binding remains present but shows significant wear. Interior pages show characteristic age-related toning and light foxing. The map at the rear has minor creasing.