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History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress

History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress

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History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress

by LAMB, Martha J

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New York: A. S. Barnes, 1877. hardcover. very good(+). Many engraved plates and text engravings. 2 volumes, handsomely bound in 4. Small 4to, 3/4 blue morocco over marbled boards, gilt decorated spines, marbled boards, top edge gilt. New York: A.S. Barnes, (1877, 1880). First Editions. Some wear to joints, still a very good(+) attractive set.<br/> <br/> At the time of its publication, this work was reputed to be "the most complete history ever published of any city in the world." Kunitz and Haycraft, p. 447. Nestler 848.<br/> <br/>

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Title
History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise, and Progress
Author
LAMB, Martha J
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - very good(+)
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Publisher
A. S. Barnes
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1877
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Marbled boards
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Top Edge Gilt
Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...

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