The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909: Compiled from Original Sources and Illustrated by Reproductions of Important Maps, Plans, Views, and Documents in Public and Private [new] by Stokes, I. N. Phelps; Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes (1867-1944) - 1998

Mansfield Centre, Connecticut / Union, New Jersey: Martino Fine Books / The Lawbook Exchange, 1998. 6 volume set, complete. BRAND NEW in PERFECT CONDITION. Five volumes are still in the original shrinkwrap. Just removed from the publisher's cardboard shipping carton so we could write this description. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. Sharp corners. Bright and shiny. Fresh, crisp, clean - obviously never read. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Limited to 500 sets (per prospectus). 6 volumes: Vol. I: lii, 473pp, 80 plates; Vol. II: xxxii, 452, [52]pp, 98 plates; Vol. III: xxviii, 1026pp, 206 plates; Vol. IV: xxii, 986pp, 48 plates; Vol. V: xxviii, 990-2078pp; Vol. VI: xviii, 677pp, 31 plates. Unlike cheaper reprints, a number of the plates in this high quality edition fold-out. This magnificent survey was originally published 1915 to 1928. It has a wealth of maps, documents, photographs, engravings, and other illustrations from original sources. The six volumes are uniformly bound in the original red cloth, stamped in bright gold over a handsome black panel on the spine. Oversize Hardcover. This large extremely heavy 6-vol. set will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. Howes U.S. IANA 1026: "Most elaborate und comprehensive history of New York City.". Reprint of 1915-28 originals. Oversize Hardcover. New in shrinkwrap/No dust jackets, as issued. Illus. by We ship 6 volumes for cost of 1 via media mail. 6 volumes complete. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.