Author Name: Buel, J.W.
Title: "Glimpses of America". A Pictorial and Descriptive History of Our Country's Scenic Marvels, delineated by Pen and Camera
Publisher: Philadelphia Historical Publishing Co. 1894
Seller ID: 610
Published in 1894, Glimpses of America is a huge collection of early photographs of America by some of this country's best 19th century photographers. "Who, in a Special Photograph Car and accompanied by a corps of accomplished artists, visited every part of the United States and Canada, to picture and describe all the wonderful scenery found therein." Breathtaking photos of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. 502 pp. Illustrated throughout from photographs. Oblong, 10¾x13¼, half morocco, spine gilt-lettered. Binder's ticket from A.F. Brosius in San Jose, California. Beautiful picture book, with hundreds of nature photographs. Vol. II in the series of Historical Fine Art. Corners just showing; mild spotting to endpapers; frontispiece creased; small tear to title page near spine. Near fine, much better than generally seen and in handsome binding. Really a large striking work rarely found in such nice condition. e-mail for more scans.
Price =
342.85 USD
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