Nov 3, 2008 10:00 EST
Books and Prints
3094
STOKES, I. N. PHELPS
The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909. New York: Robert H. Dodd, 1915-28. One of 360 copies on handmade paper, printed by Gilliss. 6 volumes, bound in publisher's heavily mottled calf with gilt insignia to boards. 11 inches (28 cm). Illustrated throughout with color and black and white intaglio plates depicting Manhattan throughout its history. A candidate for rebinding, with heavy wear to boards and large areas of loss to spines, however near fine internally. Sold as is, not subject to return.
Sold for $2,812
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
STOKES, I. N. PHELPS
The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909. New York: Robert H. Dodd, 1915-28. One of 360 copies on handmade paper, printed by Gilliss. 6 volumes, bound in publisher's heavily mottled calf with gilt insignia to boards. 11 inches (28 cm). Illustrated throughout with color and black and white intaglio plates depicting Manhattan throughout its history. A candidate for rebinding, with heavy wear to boards and large areas of loss to spines, however near fine internally. Sold as is, not subject to return.
Auction: Books and Prints, Nov 3, 2008
