The Central Park Book.
New York: Central Park Task Force, 1977. Many illustrations. thin 4to, printed wrappers.. (N.Y.): Central Park Task Force, (1981). Near fine. More
New York: Central Park Task Force, 1977. Many illustrations. thin 4to, printed wrappers.. (N.Y.): Central Park Task Force, (1981). Near fine. More
New York: Wm. C. Bryant, 1860. Illustrated with 14 plates (9 color lithographs and 5 black and white wood engravings) and a large fold out map of Central Park (lithograph with hand coloring), and a large fold out of the Profile of the Central Park. 72pp. 8vo, original brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt lettering on front cover. New York: Wm. C. Bryant, 1860. Report describing the progress of Central Park with extensive information including a list of board members, notes..... More
New York: Stewart Tabori & Chang, 2002. Many color photographs throughout by Mick Hales. 160 pages. Oblong 4to, green cloth, d.w. New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, (2002). First edition. Near fine. More
New York: Amaryllis, 1984. Many photo illustrations in color by the author. 111 pages. Slim, oblong 4to, red cloth, d.w. New York: Amaryllis, (1984). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. This beautiful book of photographs portrays nature and landscapes, features the changing seasons, and celebrates Central Park and the millions who enjoy it. More
Albany: Van Benthuysen, 1853. 37pp. 8vo, original printed wrappers, sewn; wrs. lightly soiled in margins. Albany: Van Benthuysen, 1853. First Edition. Senate Document 82. Report contributing to the establishment of Central Park. Includes testimony by John Torrey, James Hogg, and others as to the best site of the park. As a result of this report, the legislature on July 31, 1853 authorized the city to take the area from 59th to 106th Streets for the park (106th to 110th Street..... More
Complete with 5 original mounted photographs; 5 color lithographs, 3 folding; 19 color maps, 7 folding; 20 b/w plates, one folding. 427pp. thick 4to, orig. cloth; (spine repaired, inner hinges strengthened, two large folding maps separated but complete). N.Y., 1871. First edition. Most of the report is on Central Park. Maps include Central, Union Sq., Madison, and Washington Sq. Parks. The two separated maps are of the Harlem River and the streets of Manhattan and the Bronx. More
D. Van Nostrand, 1866. Color lithograph. Sheet measures 9 x 12 inches. In good condition with light toning and foxing. New York: Van Nostrand, 1866. Rare view of Central park and proposed entrance from "Designs for the gateways of the southern entrances to the Central Park", by Richard M. Hunt. He was the first American to train at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and became an influential teacher as well as a practicing architect. Noted for his expansion of..... More
New York: Van Nostrand, 1866. 4 full page plans. Thin 4to, original brown cloth (very light chipping at the extremes of the spine & corners; front flyleaf wrinkled). New York: Van Nostrand, 1866. First Edition. Very good(+) Hunt was the first American to train at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and became an influential teacher as well as a practicing architect. Presentation copy, "with the compliments of the Author". Regrettably, the 4 color lithograph plates are missing from this..... More
New York: Quadrangle, 1974. Illustrated. xii + 242 pages, 8vo, green cloth; front cover soiled. New York: Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Co., (1974). A very good copy. More
New York: Abbeville, 2011. Introduction by Douglas Blonsky. Writings by several authors. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs by Robert A. McCabe. 152 pages, 4to, cloth, d.w. New York: Abbeville Press, (2011). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Warm inscription signed by the author on the half title page. More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1983. Volume III only. illus. xxvii, 470 pages. 8vo, brown cloth, d.w. (lightly edgeworn, stained at rear with adhesive residue). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, (1983). Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Editor in Chief Charles Capen McLaughlin. Edited by Charles E. Beveridge and David Schuyler. More
New York: Putnam, 1926. Illustrated in black & white. Small 8vo, gilt-lettered green cloth. New York: Putnam's, 1926. First edition. Near Fine. Scarce. Previous owner's name neatly written inside front cover. More
New York: Clarkson Potter, 1967. Introduction by Thomas P.V, Hoving. Illustrations. 8vo, green cloth, d.w. New York: Clarkson Potter, (1967). First Edition. Fine. More
Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1992. Illustrated in black and white. xi, 623 pages. Thick 8vo, yellow cloth, d.w. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, (1992). Faint stains at top outer pages edges, still a very good(+) copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
Henry Schile. Hand-colored lithograph. 20" x 27" Image depicts pleasant Victorian scene with two children and their presumed mother. The young girl sits in a goat-drawn carriage and the young boy pets the goat. The mother watches them on a background of the idyllic central park lake. 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
D. T. Valentine, 1865. Color lithograph. Image measures 4 7/16" x 6". Sheet measures 4 5/16" x 7 1/8". Mat measures 13"x 10". This color lithograph shows a view of Fort Fish, one of three forts built in Central Park to be used in the War of 1812. However, none of the three forts were needed in battle. In this scene, you can see two walkers strolling and a beautiful silhouette of the rolling hills of Manhattan in the background..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1862. Lithograph. Page measures 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" This lovely NYC view depicts the Lake in Central Park. Drawn by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1861 Condition is very good. Small ink inscription in the upper left corner. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1858. Lithograph. Page measures 7 1/4" x 14 1/8" This lovely NYC view depicts the Central Park promenade looking south in June 1858, the year construction began on the park. Drawn by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1858. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1858. Lithograph. Page measures 6 7/8" x 14 1/2" This lovely NYC view depicts Central Park south of 64th St under construction. Drawn by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1858. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation of the City of New York" in 1841..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1861. Lithograph. Image measures 6 1/2" x 7 7/8". Sheet measures 7 1/4" x 8 3/4". This lovely NYC provides a comprehensive, sweeping view of many landmarks surrounding the Lake in Central Park, including the Bow Bridge, Island, and Ramble in the distance. Although not noted in the title, Balcony Bridge is also visible on the left side of the view. Illustrated by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1858. Lithograph. Page measures 7 1/8" x 14" This lovely NYC view depicts the Central Park promenade in June 1858. Drawn by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1858. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation of the City of New York" in 1841. The Manuals..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1861. Lithograph. Image measures 6 1/4" x 7 13/16". Sheet measures 7 1/16" x 8 11/16". In this original lithograph, Central Park visitors stroll along a pond and look out upon Oak Bridge, originally constructed out of white Oak. In the far distance, an early New York City skyline is visible. Condition is very good. Original fold lines from time of issue. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1869. Color lithograph. Image measures 7 1/2" x 9 3/4". Sheet measures 8 3/4" x 10 1/4". This sweeping view shows the pastoral land of Harlem as it appeared in the mid 19th century, with features of Central Park visible in the lower half of the composition, including a gazebo. D.T. Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and took it upon himself to compile the "Manuals,"..... More
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1861. Lithograph. Image size 6 1/8 x 7 3/4". Sheet size 7 1/4" x 8 3/4". This lithograph depicts a lively skating pond in Central Park in 1861. Bow Bridge is visible in the distance, set against a snow covered landscape. Made for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York", Condition is very good. Minor discoloration at margin, not affecting the image. Original fold lines as issued. David Thomas Valentine..... More
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