RARE Antique King ' S Photographic Views Of York 1895 With 450 Landmark Photos
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RARE Antique King's Photographic Views of New York 1895 with 450 landmark photos.
With 450 illustration & photographs. Fair condition. There does not appear to be any missing pages. A couple of pages are loose. The : green/gray boards with gilt title and decorative design on cover are in decent condition and the gilt is still intact which appears in the title and design of Statue of Liberty on spine. Covers and spine and corners worn. Covers loose from binding at spine, bu...t still book fully intact. 720 pages. 8" x 6" x 1.5".
This book is a culturally important part of history in the United States. I have attempted to provide a general sampling of the photos in the book, but there is noting like holding this antique book that experienced heavy use from travelers to daydreamers. In 1895 New York City was one of the great wonders and destinations of the world and these pictures have captured the city as it meets head on with the industrial age. Every page tells a story about the growth of a nation. A very amazing book that in its day sold for just $2 - the equivalent of about $62 today!
This book is an important piece of American history and needs to visit a bookbinder who could make some minor repairs to bring it new life that could withstand many future inquisitive visitors!
Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
With 450 illustration & photographs. Fair condition. There does not appear to be any missing pages. A couple of pages are loose. The : green/gray boards with gilt title and decorative design on cover are in decent condition and the gilt is still intact which appears in the title and design of Statue of Liberty on spine. Covers and spine and corners worn. Covers loose from binding at spine, bu...t still book fully intact. 720 pages. 8" x 6" x 1.5".
This book is a culturally important part of history in the United States. I have attempted to provide a general sampling of the photos in the book, but there is noting like holding this antique book that experienced heavy use from travelers to daydreamers. In 1895 New York City was one of the great wonders and destinations of the world and these pictures have captured the city as it meets head on with the industrial age. Every page tells a story about the growth of a nation. A very amazing book that in its day sold for just $2 - the equivalent of about $62 today!
This book is an important piece of American history and needs to visit a bookbinder who could make some minor repairs to bring it new life that could withstand many future inquisitive visitors!
Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
