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The Central Park: Photographed by W.H. Guild, Jr., with Descriptions and a Historical Sketch, by Fred B. Perkins
by Fred B. Perkins, W.H. Guild, Jr
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Carleton, Publisher, 1864. Full leather. Very Good. Very scarce 1864 photographic study of Central Park, with 50 mounted albumen prints of the Park by W,H. Guild, Jr. and "descriptions and an historical sketch" by Fred B. Perkins. Cleanly ex-libris, each print having been neatly --and inconspicuously-- stamped at its rear by the "Grand Rapids Public Library". Skillfully, professionally rebacked, with about half of the original spine laid back on. Light, forgiveable scuffing as well at the panels, which show minor restoration along the hinges and the edges. Bound in its original, full dark-calf, 5 raised bands, all edges gilt. Thick quarto, 77 numbered pages. Light wear (possible subtle plate removal?) at the front pastedown, still though very presentable and solidly VG. As to the album's scarcity, records show that no copy has come to auction since 1988. A wonderful piece of Americana, specifically of 19th century New York history and photography.
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- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21967
- Title
- The Central Park: Photographed by W.H. Guild, Jr., with Descriptions and a Historical Sketch, by Fred B. Perkins
- Author
- Fred B. Perkins, W.H. Guild, Jr
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Carleton, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1864
- Keywords
- rare photography, rare New York, rare New York photography, rare 19th century New York photography, rare 19th century photography, rare Central Park, rare Central Park photography
- Bookseller catalogs
- Photography;
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About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2005
Waccabuc, New York
About Appledore Books, ABAA
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- Quarto
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- Plate
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- Edges
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- Rebacked
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- Raised Band(s)
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- VG
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