The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909: Compiled from Original Sources and Illustrated by Photo-Intaglio Reproductions of Important Maps, Plans, Views, and Documents in Public and Private by I. N. Phelps Stokes - 1998-01

Union, NJ: Lawbook Exchange, 1998. 1998 Facsimile Reprint from the 1910 Edition. Hardcover [quartos] in red cloth with paneled, gilt lettered titling to spine. Third volume missing. All about Near Fine, with volume two still in original shrink. Few scattered turned-down corners to volume one. Others show mildest edge and shelf wear including minor soiling, one small dent to front joint on volume six.. Deluxe facsimile reprint set of Phelps Stokes' monumental reference compendium of visual representations of Manhattan from its first European settlements to the then-contemporary day. Extensively researched and with gorgeous plates throughout. Missing volume three.

Martino Publishing. Collectible - Good. Union, NJ: Martino Fine Books/The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., 1998. 6 volumes. 4to red cloth with black text label and gilt lettering. Near Very Good set. Volume Iv has some rippling to the spine cloth and a 1.25" crack to the lower front hinge. Volume VI is shrink wrapped. Other volumes VG. (New York, New York City, History, Historical Geography, Maps, Pictorial Works) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Martino Publishing, 1998. hardcover. Very Good. 8x1x11. Union, 1998 reprint of original 1915-1928 publication; red cloth covered boards; minimal shelf wear; 1 inch tear in back strip of Vol. V; 4to - over 9 3/4" to 12" tall; From the library of ABAA bookseller, Tom Nicely; Interior is clean and unmarked; individually paginated. Additional shipping charges may be required due to the size and weight of book.

Martino Pub, 1998. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Full 6 Volume Set. Red cloth. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.

1998. Stokes, I.N. Phelps. The Iconography of Manhattan Island 1498-1909. New York: Robert H. Dodd, 1915. 6 volumes. Reprinted 1998 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781886363304. ISBN-10: 1886363307. Cloth. New. $750. * Reprint edition of Stokes' magnificent and comprehensive illustrated history of Manhattan. This sweeping survey, originally published over the span 1915 to 1928, is divided into two parts, with volumes one and two comprising the first. These initial volumes present historical summaries, followed by exquisite plates and thorough plate descriptions. Part two repeats this pattern in volume three; presents a detailed chronology of historical events and personages in volumes four and five; and concludes with an addenda, bibliography, and index to the entire work in volume six. Interspersed throughout are the maps, documents, photographs, engravings, illustrations, etc. that Stokes and his assistants assembled from countless original sources. The quality and scope of visual… Read More

Martino Pub, 1998. Hardcover. New. reprint edition. 11.50x8.50x1.75 inches.