Author: Thomas Allibone Janvier
Title: In Old New York
Description: New York, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1894 . First edition. Cloth. An illustrated, first edition of Thomas Janvier's vivid portrait of New York's development from 17th to 19th centuries A first edition of Thomas Allibone Janvier's account of the development of old New York neighbourhoods, complete with 55 varied illustrations, and 13 maps documenting the city's expansion. As well as plates by political cartoonist William Allen Rogers, the work offers drawings and etchings from the periods under discussion. Janvier's wry style makes for a fascinating chronicle of the city's development since the arrival of Dutch colonists in the early 1600s through to the late 19th century. Including chapters on Greenwich village, and a discussion of the 'Kissing Bridge' at the intersection of Third Avenue and 77th Street, the work offers many interesting facts about the evolution of old New York neighbourhoods. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with light rubbing predominantly to the front board. Lightly bumped to the head and tail of the spine, but extremities show minimal signs of wear. Internally, generally firmly bound with a little strain at pages 144 to 145. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: W.A Rogers. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: In Old New York Thomas Allibone Janvier First Edition Illustrated Thomas Allibone Janvier William Allen Rogers. Kissing bridge W.A Rogers
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Title: In Old New York
Description: New York, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1894 . First edition. Cloth. An illustrated, first edition of Thomas Janvier's vivid portrait of New York's development from 17th to 19th centuries A first edition of Thomas Allibone Janvier's account of the development of old New York neighbourhoods, complete with 55 varied illustrations, and 13 maps documenting the city's expansion. As well as plates by political cartoonist William Allen Rogers, the work offers drawings and etchings from the periods under discussion. Janvier's wry style makes for a fascinating chronicle of the city's development since the arrival of Dutch colonists in the early 1600s through to the late 19th century. Including chapters on Greenwich village, and a discussion of the 'Kissing Bridge' at the intersection of Third Avenue and 77th Street, the work offers many interesting facts about the evolution of old New York neighbourhoods. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with light rubbing predominantly to the front board. Lightly bumped to the head and tail of the spine, but extremities show minimal signs of wear. Internally, generally firmly bound with a little strain at pages 144 to 145. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: W.A Rogers. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: In Old New York Thomas Allibone Janvier First Edition Illustrated Thomas Allibone Janvier William Allen Rogers. Kissing bridge W.A Rogers
Price: GBP 95.00 = appr. US$ 135.66 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 841N18
- Book number: 841N18
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