Description: FREE USPS Shipping in the US! Picturesque American Scenery: A Series of Twenty-Five Beautiful Steel EngravingsFrom Designs by W. H. Bartlett, George L. Brown, and Thomas MoranWith Text By N. P. Willis & OthersIncluding Illustrative Poems by American and English Authors DESCRIPTION & CONTENT1886, Estes and Lauriat, Publishers: BostonNathaniel Parker “N. P.” Willis (1806-1867) was an American poet, writer, and editor, and the highest paid magazine writer of his day. He was known for incorporating his personality into his writing, especially his travel writing, such as that showcased in this book.25 exquisite steel engravings in this book include images of Niagara Falls, the Columbia Bridge over the Susquehanna River, the Hudson River at Hyde Park, and many other beautiful locations in the U.S. CONDITION Overall, GOOD+ condition for an antiquarian, 138-year-old book (1886)!Hardcover, no dust jacket (as published); full mossy green publisher's cloth binding; light shelf wear, including rubbing on edges and corners, and bumping at cornersFront and back boards are embossed with ornate border designs; front cover designs and title of book are embossed in black, with illuminated first letters and “American” in goldSpine is decorated with floral and geometric designs at head and tail, and “American Scenery” embossed in black with illuminated first letters in gold; cloth cover on spine has some rubbing and scuffing at the head and tailJoints and hinges are strong and intact, no splitting or tears; endpapers are plain and intact92 pages are clean and almost all are tight; front piece and page 1-2 are detached; mild-moderate age-related toning; some gutters show threads; paper is somewhat soft and fragile and shows some chipping; all edges are gilt and bright; Quatro (4to)No inscription, bookplate, or previous owner marks25 Steel engravings are very high quality and are protected with tissue paperPlease review photos thoroughly. SIZE - 12.5” x 10” x .75” Thank you for viewing my listing! Please “Save this Seller” for more listings of rare and antique books, antiques, and more!
Price: 69.95 USD
Location: Somerset, New Jersey
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover, Cloth bound
Signed: No
Publisher: Estes and Lauriat, Publishers
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: W. H. Bartlett, George L. Brown, and Thomas Moran
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Antiquarian
Author: N. P. Willis & Others
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Travel, Sightseeing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
