New York: Monacelli & Rizzoli, 1999. Complete in 5 volumes. Profusely illustrated throughout with thousands of b/w photographs (plus color photos in the final volume). Very thick 4tos, black boards, d.w. New York: Monacelli Press & Rizzoli, 1983-2006. First editions. The 2nd volume has cracked hinges but is still sturdy and attractive, otherwise fine in near fine dust wrappers, just slightly worn at extremes. Volume I: 1880 -- 1164 pages published by Monacelli, 1999. Volume II: 1900 -- 502 pages..... More

New York: Major & Knapp, 1869. Lithograph. Image measures 8" x 10 3/4". This lithograph, made for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York", depicts the Old Reservoir in Central Park as it was in the mid-19th century, as well as Lake Manhattan. In very good condition, with one small closed tear, and minor dampstaining to lower margin - not affecting the image. Creases along original fold lines. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as..... More

New York: G. Hayward's Lith, 1850. Lithograph. 8 1/8" x 14 1/4". This lithograph, made for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1850, depicts the Croton Aqueduct. Construction of the aqueduct began in the 1830s in response to fires and epidemics spreading in New York City. The brick tunnel cut through hills, rocks, and valleys to maintain a steady gradient that could efficiently deliver water to New York City. When it was..... More

New York: Argosy Gallery. Map. Vintage reproduction, circa 1970. Sheet measures 24" x 29 1/4" This wonderful and famous map of the Manhattan was included in the 1859 edition of Valentine's Manual of the Corporation of New York. Considered a kind of trophy of the English conquest in 1664, the map depicts the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in its final moments, as it was in 1661. It's name refers to James, the Duke of York, who was gifted the..... More

New York: D.T. Valentine, 1860. Lithograph. Page measures 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" This lithograph, made for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York", depicts the "Five Points" intersection, at the crossing of Baxter (late Orange), Park (late Cross), & Worth (late Anthony) Streets. Five Points was a historic neighborhood in 19th century New York, notorious for rampant poverty, violence, and disease. In this print, various dilapidated structures densely line the block, one with..... More

New York: Major & Knapp, 1864. Hand-colored lithograph. Image measures 6" x 10". This color lithograph, made for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1864, depicts the Fulton Ferry building in Brooklyn shortly after its completion. A busy crowd of travelers and horse-drawn carriages lines up at the entrance the station, the visual rhythm of legs and wheels vying with the building's heavily-windowed facade for attention. Hand-coloring enlivens the scene by drawing..... More

New York: D.T. Valentine, 1862. View. Lithograph. Image measures 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". This beautiful small view features a depiction of the High Bridge across the Harlem River in New York City. The view depicts the High Bridge at the time of the construction of the large main as seen from the Westchester side looking northwest. Several buildings can be seen in the foreground Originally the Aqueduct Bridge, the High Bridge is the oldest bridge in New York City..... More

New York: A. Brown & Co., 1862. Print. Lithograph. 7" x 9 1/4". This lithograph, made for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1862, depicts the High Bridge during the construction of the large main. As New York City was growing quickly, infrastructure was needed to supply the city with fresh water, and the High Bridge over the Harlem River (which separates Manhattan and the Bronx) formed part of the Croton Aqueduct..... More

New York: D.T. Valentine, 1852. Lithograph. Image measures 7 1/4" x 14 1/2" . Sheet measures 8 1/8 x 15 1/4". This print shows the lively launch of the first steam-powered warship, Fulton the First. The enthusiasm of nearby on-lookers reflect the excitement surrounding rapid industrial evolution of the times. Print condition is very good. Slight tearing at original fold lines. Part of lower left margin missing, affects image slightly. Repair to original fold line. D.T. Valentine (1801-1869) served as..... More

New York: McSpedon & Baker, 1849. Illustrated manual of the Corporation of the City of New York. 434 pp. with 3 fold out maps and 8 diagrams and lithographed views. Brown buckram with gold stamped spine and covers with official city seal. 12mo. Minor scuffs and cracks to spine and hinges. Chicago Historical Society stamp on title page. Overall very good. Maps and illustrations complete according to the "Index to the Illustrations in the Manuals of the Corporation of the..... More

New York: McSpedon & Baker, 1851. Illustrated manual of the Corporation of the City of New York. 480 pp. with 5 fold out maps and 12 diagrams and lithographed views. Black buckram library binding with gold embossed title on spine. 12mo. Minor foxing throughout, some staining and tears to maps. Some illustrations loose. Overall very good. Maps and illustrations complete according to the "Index to the Illustrations in the Manuals of the Corporation of the City of New York", published..... More

New York: McSpedon & Baker, 1852. Illustrated manual of the Corporation of the City of New York. 504 pp. with 5 fold out maps and 12 diagrams and lithographed views. Full red leather with ornately decorated gold on title, spine and covers. 12mo. Scuffs and cracks to spine. Scattered foxing throughout, occasional offsetting, some staining and tears to maps. Some illustrations loose. Maps and illustrations complete according to the "Index to the Illustrations in the Manuals of the Corporation of..... More

New York: McSpedon & Baker, 1854. Illustrated manual of the Corporation of the City of New York. 560 pp. with 5 fold out maps and 23 diagrams and lithographed views. Full red leather with ornately decorated gold on title, spine and covers. 12mo. Minor scuffs and repair to spine and corners. Illustrations, maps and text overall very good, some loose. Maps and illustrations complete according to the "Index to the Illustrations in the Manuals of the Corporation of the City..... More