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An antique set of two books capturing the scenery of America. Includes images by some of the best American …
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An antique set of two books capturing the scenery of America. Includes images by some of the best American landscape artists of the 19th century including John Frederick Kensett, James David Smillie, Thomas Moran, and Granville Perkins. This work is historically significant as it was thought to have influenced the growth of tourism and historic preservation in the north and south after the Civil War.
TITLE
Picturesque America or, The Land we Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of The Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forest, Waterfalls, Shores, Canons, Valleys, Cities, and Other Picturesque Features of Our Country. With illustrations on steel and wood, by Eminent American Artists.
PUBLISHER
D. Appleton and Company (New York, New York)
BINDING
Hardcover. Three quarter leather binding. Marbled endpapers.
ILLUSTRATED
Engravings by various artists. (900) vignette and full page wood engravings. (50) steel engravings.
LANGUAGE
English
EDITION
First Edition 1872-74
SUBJECT(S)
Travel
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
AUTHOR(S)
Editor: William Cullen Bryant (American, 1794-1878) et al. Edited by romantic poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant, who was also the editor for the New York Evening Post.
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Copyright 1872, 1874
DIMENSIONS
(2) Width 10 Depth 2.75 Height 12.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: assembled set. Mismatched bindings. Some stained pages. Separation of some pages (Volume II). Some page yellowing.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Note: assembled set. Mismatched bindings. Some stained pages. Separation of some pages (Volume II). Some page yellowing. Note: antique item. … moreNote: assembled set. Mismatched bindings. Some stained pages. Separation of some pages (Volume II). Some page yellowing. Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request. less
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