Search Results: glimpses of the world a portfolio by stoddard john l

R.S. Peale, 1892-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. Hardcover. 1892. Not all pages in tact. Regular shelf/age wear. NO odor or mildew smell. Fine readying copy. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

R.S. Peale Company, Chicago, 1892, 1st Ed 11.5 X 14" (oblong) in Leather. Gilt edges. 549pp printed one side only. This is a photgraphic world tour by John Stoddard, who was famous for his travel lectures and books on international travel. This is a large heavy volume of large format photo-type illustrations of the world as it was in 1892. Thus you see major cities with only horse drawn conveyances and people in costumes of the period, making this a most interesting collection. Covers heavily rubbed around the edges, backstrip separating and was held in place by tape, now loose. Both hinges cracking. First photo torn along inner margin and repaired with (now discolored) scotch tape. Nevertheless, otherwise the contents are very good. The volume is still intact and makes for interesting reading. IZC. F. Hardcover.

New York: Bryan & Taylor, 1893 Containing a rare and elaborate collection of photographic views of the entire world of nature and art. Presenting and describing the choicest treasures of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America - The Old World and the New. Containing a rare and elaborate collection of photographic views of the entire world of nature and art. Black cloth stamped in gold on spine. Nice red leather label on front cover stamped in bright gilt. 4to. 14" wide x 11 1/4" tall x 2" thick. 549pp printed on slick paper. Every other page printed with a large black & white photo with description. Marbled page edges. Last two page images have a tear - only one into image. Hinges have been repaired. Clean text. Good condition..

Chicago : Werner [1894], 1894. First Edition. Hardback. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges are somewhat edge-rubbed and worn. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and strong. ; 260 pages; Description: [260] p : chiefly ill. , port ; 28 x 35 cm. Subject: Views. Photographs. Extensively photo illustrated throughout in black and white.

Photo Publishing Company. Good+. 1892. Hardcover. ; Green cloth cover is frayed at corners and spine caps and soiled with loss to the gilding but in good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Pages have sparse modest thumbing but overall clean and very good. Profusely illustrated in b&w photographic plates on every page. .