York views (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. lists over 566 views and with over 50pp - covers a little marked - a valuable reference work. SOFT COVER, STIFF CARD COVERS, NO MARKINGS, COVERS SLIGHTLY SOILED , EXCELLENT VALUE.

80pp of photos, with captions naming the building and its construction details. Cloth, 37x27. Cloth rubbed on corners, piece of cloth cover missing bottom left hand corner (board still in tact), 2 holes on spine where staples have rusted through, edge tears to first 10 pages, not affecting images.

Zustand: Gut. The Wonder City of the World. New York 1934. 72 S. mit zahlr. Fotographien in Kupfertiefdruck. 4°. Illustr. Brosch. Umschl. etwas beschäd. 4°-11400 / 21387 Mit Ausnahme von Direkt-Recycling Materialien erfolgt der Versand ohne Einsatz von Kunststoffen. Sprache: Deutsch.

Good. Wear along original fold lines. Verso repairs to fold intersections. Slight loss at a few fold intersections. Size 18 x 32 Inches. Featuring two views on one sheet, this is a 1932 Poole Brothers view map of Lake George and Lake Champlain, New York. It was issued to promote the Lake George Steamboat Company and the Champlain Transportation Company, and thus highlight natural beauty and transportation. A Closer Look A view of Lake George occupies the upper quadrants. Depicting from Prospect Mountain and the town of Lake George to Ticonderoga and Lake Champlain, lines illustrate the routes of the Lake George Steamboat company. Towns served by the steamboat are labeled, along with bays, points, and islands. This view is framed on three sides by text providing a history of both Lake George and Lake Champlain as well as advice to travelers. The lower view encompasses both Lake George and Lake Champlain covering from Albany to Montreal. Highways and railroads are named, as are many Adirondack lakes and mountains. Verso Content The verso provides tourists with a wealth of information, including steamboat schedules, ferry prices, general information about both companies, and a diagram of the steamers operated by the Champlain Transportation Company. Smaller maps of Lake George and Lake Champlain appear as well, along with information concerning hotels. Publication History and Census This piece was created and published by Poole Brothers in 1932 and distributed by the Champlain Transportation Company and the Lake George Steamboat Company with two views copyrighted by M. J. Powers in 1927 occupying the recto. Powers appears to have created at least one of these from a view drawn by H. H. Green and published in 1911 by A. A. Heard. Poole Brothers published editions as early as 1926, but we have been unable to find any cataloged examples of the present 1932 edition.…

Average. All four views exhibit repairs to large tears, some extending deep into the page. All tears have been closed and stabilized. The 'east' view has some discoloration along the left side. Each view measures 11 x 19.5 in. Size 13.75 x 24 Inches. This is a rare set of four 1909 Edward Spofford views of Manhattan, New York, as seen from the deck of the Singer Tower. This view was issued at the dawn of the Skyscraper Age when the Singer Tower (1908 - 1968) was the world's tallest building. Thus, Spofford's views, commissioned by the Singer Company, were novel to most New Yorkers, who could have never imagined seeing their city from such a lofty perspective. It is also Spofford's earliest known work. They are a stunning celebration of one of New York's long-lost architectural wonders, a casualty of 'modernization' in the 1960s. A Closer Look These views consist of four images, all from the roof of the Singer Tower, but each looking over Manhattan from a different direction. The views are lithographs from Spofford's pencil sketches. They capture a host of smaller buildings, bridges, and bustling streets that combine automotive and horse-drawn traffic. In the northward-oriented view, the Met Life Tower, also completed in 1909, stands as a stark counterpoint. Along the Hudson are New York's once-famous passenger piers, including those of White Star. Looking south, the Battery, Governor's Island, and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor are all illustrated. All four views feature a ghosted image of the Singer Tower along the right side. The Singer Tower The Singer Tower, located in New York City, was an iconic early skyscraper completed in 1908 as the headquarters of the Singer Manufacturing Company, famed for its sewing machines. Designed by renowned architect Ernest Flagg, it stood at 612 feet (187 meters) and was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion, holding that title until 1909. The building's design combined elements of Beaux-Arts and French Renaissance styles, with a slender, ornate tower rising from a more substantial base. Its red brick and white terracotta façade made it a striking addition to the Manhattan skyline, and its observation deck offered breathtaking views of the city. Despite its architectural significance, the Singer Tower was demolished in 1968 to make way for the modernist U.S. Steel Building (now 1 Liberty Plaza), making it one of the tallest buildings ever purposefully dismantled. Its demolition marked a turning point in preservation efforts, sparking debates about the loss of historic landmarks in favor of modern development. Publication History and Census These views were published in 1909 for the Singer Manufacturing Company. They were drawn by Edward W. Spofford and constitute his earliest known work - the beginning of a life-long viewmaking career. Today, these views are rare, with the only known complete set being held at the New York Public Library. References: New York Public Library, Eno 450+ (1-4).…