Die Stadt New York.: Nineteenth century view of New York
by PARSONS, Charles [and] ATWATER, Lyman
- Used
- Condition
- See description
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York,: Currier & Ives,, [1876].. (image) 540 by 858mm (21.25 by 33.75 inches). (sheet) 695 by 970mm (27.25 by 38.25 inches).. Lithograph view. A fine German edition of Currier & Ives bird's-eye view of the city of New York from the south. The developed city stretches to the horizon, with many familiar buildings easily identifiable and with Central Park clearly delineated in the far distance. Both the East River and the Hudson filled with ship traffic, including images of the steamers Massachusetts, Providence, and City of New York. Perhaps the most surprising feature is the large view of the "Great East River Suspension Bridge" (i.e. the Brooklyn Bridge), in anticipation of its completion some seven years following the publication of this view. Currier and Ives were the most famous lithographic print publishers of the nineteenth century. Among their vast body of work are a number of topographical views; these are usually restricted to the large metropolises and especially New York, which was not only their home town but also their largest market. Their strategy to attract their audience appears to have been to create very large, highly detailed views from a breathtaking bird's-eye perspective, and to issue new editions of this view to keep up with the ever-changing skyline of the city. Reps 2721; Conningham 1107; Gale 1220.
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- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12635
- Title
- Die Stadt New York.
- Author
- PARSONS, Charles [and] ATWATER, Lyman
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Currier & Ives,
- Place of Publication
- New York,
- Date Published
- [1876].
- Keywords
- Parsons, New York, East River, Hudson
- Product_type
- Prints
- Size
- (image) 540 by 858mm (21.25 by 33.75 inches). (sheet) 695 by 970mm (27.25 by 38.25 inches).
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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