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New York: Oxford University Press, 1978. Many Illustrations. 223 pages, 8vo, pictorial wrappers. New York: Oxford University Press, 1978. A very good copy. More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1978. Many Illustrations. 223 pages, 8vo, pictorial wrappers. New York: Oxford University Press, 1978. A very good copy. More
New York: 1917. Fine content World War 1 typed letter signed. 4 pages, 11 x 8.5 inches, personal letterhead, 49 Wall Street, New York City, November 13, 1917. Written to Frederic R. Coudert, encouraging the future attorney and political power broker to serve his country by joining the Expeditionary Force fighting in Europe, in small part: "...If you are absolutely physically fit - go, if you can. You know thoroughly the psychology of the Frenchman of every class. Keep this..... More
H & H Productions, 2000. Soft cover box with folded maps. H & M Productions: 2000 New York. Some toning and dings to box but maps in excellent condition. Twelve historical maps of the New York City area reprinted to their original size in a slim box. They are accompanied by a 16 page pamphlet pointing out each maps salient points. Beautifully printed. More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1988. VOLUME I ONLY. Illustrated. xxv + 686 pages. 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Oxford University Press, 1988. A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
Augsburg: L'Academie Imperiale d'Empire des Arts Libereaux. Engraved view of New York with modern hand coloring. Image measures 12" x 15.5". An "optic view" print originally meant to be projected and seen through optic viewing device (therefore, the title printed on the page is backwards). Includes a description in both German and French which loosely translates to: "New York, a city in North America on the Island named Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, which was first settled..... More
New York: Matthew Bender, 1970. 2 volumes. 986 pages. 8vo, tan cloth with maroon spine labels, publisher's slipcase. New York: Matthew Bender, (1970). Library stamps at both front free endpapers. Near fine. Lectures by Irving Lehman, Bernard Shientag, Robert H. Jackson, Felix Frankfurter, William O. Douglas, and others. More
New York: Knopf, 1979. 209 pages, 8vo, blue cloth-backed boards, d.w.; dust wrapper lightly rubbed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. First edition. a very good copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
New York: Knopf, 1979. 209 pages, 8vo, blue cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. First edition. More
New York: Knopf, 2007. Illustrated sparsely in b/w photos. 652 pages. Thick 8vo, grey textured boards, d.w. New York: Knopf, 2007. First edition. A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper, slightly scuffed. Edited by Stephen Pascal. More
New York: Doubleday, 2009. 467 pages. 8vo, navy cloth-backed boards with gold spine lettering, d.w. New York: Doubleday, (2009). Mounted plate signed by the author on half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1984. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 337 pages. 8vo, light blue boards with dark blue spine, dust wrapper. New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, (1984). A very good(-) copy, page edges and end papers rather foxed, in a very good(+) dust wrapper with light foxing to verso. More
New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1984. 338 pages. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, (1984). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Mulgrave: Images Publishing Group, 2008. Profusely illustrated with b/w and color images. 260 pages. Small, square 4to, black cloth, d.w. Mulgrave: Images Publishing Group, 2008. A near fine copy with light bumping to bottom board edges; in a near fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Crafton Collection, 1931. Drypoint. 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches. Edition of 75. Signed in pencil, lower right. In archival silver leaf frame, 17 x 13 3/4 inches. Crafton Collection, New York: 1931 New York City at night. A richly-inked impression with luminous highlights and shadows. Martin Lewis (1881-1962) was born in Victoria, Australia. He is known for his scenes of urban life in New York during the 1920s and 1930s. A seminal figure in the graphic arts..... More
New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1968. Illustrated in black & white. 43pp. Oblong 12mo, stiff pictorial wrappers, staple bindings. (New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1968). Slightly sunned, still a very good(+) copy. Includes reproductions of prints by Reginald Marsh, John Marin, Martin Lewis, Edward Hopper, Eduardo Paolozzi, and more. More
New York: Rizzoli, 2012. Illustrated (color). 256 pages. 4to, pictorial boards, dust wrapper. New York: Rizzoli, (2012). A fine copy in near fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Dutton, 1938. Illustrated with black & white photographs, 8vo, blue cloth, spine and edges faded and rubbed. New York: Dutton, 1938. First Edition. Good. Inscribed by Fiorello La Guardia on verso of frontispiece. More
New York: Thames & Hudson, 1986. Illustrated with mostly black and white photographs. Unpaginated, square 8vo, pictorial wrappers. New York: Thames and Hudson, (1986). A near fine copy. Signed by Arthur Tress on the half title page. More
New York: J.T. Lloyd, 1868. Case map. Lithograph with hand coloring with original purple buckram case. Image measures 36 1/4 x 29 inches. Outstanding and rare pocket map of New York and surround. Features counties, townships, topographical and geographical elements, major routes, some street grids (including Manhattan), land owners, notable landmarks, buildings, railroad lines, distances and in New York Harbor, depths. Bonus map of Manhattan verso. Attached to pretty booklet case, so wear and splits along folds. Advertisements for Lloyd's..... More
New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. Many b/w illustrations throughout. 262 pages, 4to, tan cloth. New York: McGraw-Hill, (1972). First Edition. A very good(+) copy. More
New York: Henry Holt, 1995. Black & white illustrations. xv, 438 pages. Thick 8vo, blue cloth-backed gray boards with gilt lettering at spine, pictorial d.w. New York: Henry Holt & Co., (1995). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: New York Bound Bookshop, 1984. Illustrated. xvii + 125 pages. 8vo, black cloth. New York: New York Bound Bookshop, (1984). A very good(+) copy. Facsimile of the Newark, 1872 edition. Author was a cartman at Broadway and Houston Streets from 1836 to the late 1850s. More
Buffalo: Firefly, 2000. Illustrated throughout with color photographs.175 pages. Slim oblong 4to, black cloth, d.w. Buffalo: Firefly Books, (2000). First edition. A near fine copy with previous owner label on front endpaper; in a slightly scuffed near fine dust wrapper. More
Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1965. 199 pages. Slim 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. lightly chipped at edges. Philadelphia: Lippincott, (1965). First Edition. A fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1959. Illustrated. 384 pages, 8vo, cloth; corners lightly bumped. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, (1959). First edition. A very good copy. More
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