History of New York City - 1872

Author: William L. Stone
Full Title: History of New York City from the Discovery to the Present Day
Published

New York : James S. Virtue, 1872

A nice late 19th century period red half leather binding.  Spine w/ gilt title and author, gilt-adorned raised bands; spine leather stained near head but this is not visually detracting from this shelf appearance. Red half leather and pebbled cloth boards very lightly soiled, leather rubbed from corners. Binding tight and sound.

Includes twenty steel engraved plates, with tissue guards, including the frontis "Entrance of the American Army into New York , Nov. 25th, 1783". Eighty-five engravings on wood. Light scattered soiling throughout the text block, ex-libris bookplate, pocket and rubber stamp on title page.  Lacks f.f.e.

In VG+ condition, rare in leather. A fine book on New York City w/ engravings.  Book measure c. 7" x 9 1/2". 658 pp + 136 pp appendix.

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Item Title: History of New York City from the Discovery to the Present Day
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