Charcoals of New and Old New York

Travel back to the New York City of old via these vintage charcoal sketches, presented on 23 tipped-in plates throughout the 144 pages+ 1 to front board inside a gilt-rimmed inset small square window. Accompanying text & Introduction by the author, a writer/artist/engineer who also built the foundation for the Statue of Liberty. Originally issued in a limited edition, this is the FIRST Trade Edition, First Printing, from 1912, a quarto (8.5" x 11.5") with gray cloth over half off-white cloth-covered boards, stamped with black & gray lettering to front/gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Good+, downgraded because front joint shows splitting from top edge nearly 3" down. Light soil & rubbing to exterior, mild foxing t top outside edges of text block. Interior is very clean & completely unmarked, all plates intact & pristine. Binding straight & strong, front hinge starting. The deckled-edge pages are creamy white & unmarked with modest tanning. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Doubleday, Page & Company

Year: 1912

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States