Birds Eye View of Lake Manhattan and Old Reservoir Central Park
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