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6 Vol. Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, The Iconography of Manhattan Island

$7,500
£5,663.70
€6,484.42
CA$10,591.96
A$11,563.89
CHF 6,062.47
MX$140,447.84
NOK 75,710.41
SEK 71,490.81
DKK 48,399.26

About the Item

6 Vol. Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, The Iconography of Manhattan Island. Limited Edition, 360 printed on English hand-made paper and 42 on Japanese vellum. Includes invitation to New York Historical Society-hosted reception to honor author's book alongside the one hundred twenty first anniversary of the founding of the society. Beautiful colored fold-out frontispiece. Black and white and colored plates, illustrations, and maps throughout. 3/4 white vellum and silk boards, original binding. Gilt seal depicting "SIGILLM AMSTELLO: DAMENSIS IN NOVO BELGIO" on front cover, "SIGILLM, CIVITATIS, NOVI E BORACI" on back cover. Slik slip cover, each one in a slip case. Spine with gilt title, author, volume number, publisher and date. Top edges gilt. Published: New York, Robert H. Dodd, 1815 H: 11 1/2" W: 8 1/2" D: 1/4"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856146724892

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