1895 Antique Guide Book "King's Photographic Views of New York"; 1st Ed., HC

Description: King's Photographic Views of New York, a Souvenir Companion to King's Handbook of New York City. Edited and published by Moses King, Boston, MA, 1895. Good, collectible example of this rare view of late-1800s Manhattan. Green cloth over boards; red and gilt titling and illustration; 720 pp.; 450 black-and-white photographs. Published as a companion to King's Handbook of New York City; includes historic photos of private residences, hotels, churches, businesses, ocean liners and general cityscapes. Prominent buildings shown in photos from the 1890s along Wall Street, Broadway, Fulton, Ann Street and other anchors of lower Manhattan. Also contains ads for many of the businesses included. Wear to edges of boards; binding good, first 50 pages while secure are starting to separate from spine at top three inches. Minor scattered foxing. Light stains at bottom and top edges. Pages 353 to 358 have a half-inch tear in the right margin and the last page has half-inch tear at bottom. No part of any page is missing. Inscription on flyleaf in pencil reads 1895 and the name of the original owner. No other writing, highlights or underlining. See photos for accurate condition. Price reflects rarity, age and condition. Great addition to any collection focused on 1800s architecture, early photography, New York City, or urban history. 7.4” x 6” x 1.5”. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. From a pet-free, smoke-free home. Please refer to the photos, which show actual item offered for sale. *** Seller’s inventory Box B.

Price: 110 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

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