New York: Valentine's Manuel, 1851. unbound. Hayward, G.. View. Lithograph. Image measures 7.5" x 11". View of New York Harbor as it was in 1787. In very god condition. Two small closed tears to left margin and lower margin. Drawn by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1851. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation of the City of New York" in 1841. The Manuals were directories of extensive historical and contemporary records of New York that included facts about the City of New York, city history, city council information, and reported on the progress of public works such as Central Park. Popularly called Valentine's Manuals, the texts were richly illustrated with maps, lithographs, and engravings. This view provides a fascinating look at New York City.

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Bookseller: Argosy Book Store (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 317902
Title: View of New-York, 1787
Author: VALENTINE, D.T. (David Thomas)
Illustrator: Hayward, G.
Format/Binding: Unbound
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Valentine's Manuel
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1851

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