1874 EXQUISITE 1st ed Picturesque America Illustrated Scenery Landscapes 2v SET
‘Picturesque America’ is one of the best and most thorough works on the history of America. According to Rainey,
“‘Picturesque America’ was a conspicuous presence in the popular culture of the United States in the post-Civil War years. First published as a magazine series in Appletons’ Journal, then as a subscription book, in parts, from 1872 to 1874 it reached a huge audience. Its voluminous text and over 900 pictures represented the first comprehensive celebration of the entire continental nation. By testifying to the variety, uniqueness and potential wealth of the American landscape and the advanced civilization of its cities, ‘Picturesque America’ laid the foundation for a resurgence of nationalism rooted in the homeland itself, rather than in institutions of democracy as would have been the case earlier in the century.”
Edited by William Cullen Bryant, ‘Picturesque America’ was proudly displayed by Appleton and Co., at their booth at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876, displaying its beautiful binding and exquisite illustrations.
1874 EXQUISITE 1st ed Picturesque America Illustrated Scenery Landscapes 2v SET
‘Picturesque America’ is one of the best and most thorough works on the history of America. According to Rainey,
“‘Picturesque America’ was a conspicuous presence in the popular culture of the United States in the post-Civil War years. First published as a magazine series in Appletons’ Journal, then as a subscription book, in parts, from 1872 to 1874 it reached a huge audience. Its voluminous text and over 900 pictures represented the first comprehensive celebration of the entire continental nation. By testifying to the variety, uniqueness and potential wealth of the American landscape and the advanced civilization of its cities, ‘Picturesque America’ laid the foundation for a resurgence of nationalism rooted in the homeland itself, rather than in institutions of democracy as would have been the case earlier in the century.”
Edited by William Cullen Bryant, ‘Picturesque America’ was proudly displayed by Appleton and Co., at their booth at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876, displaying its beautiful binding and exquisite illustrations.
Item number: #23809
Price: $599
BRYANT, William Cullen [edit.]
Picturesque America: or, The land we live in. A delineation by pen and pencil of the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, water-falls, shores, canons [sic], valleys, cities, and other picturesque features of our country ; with illustrations on steel and wood
New York: D. Appleton, 1872-74. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
- I – viii, 568
- II – vi, 576
- 49 plates (Sabin) and over 900 figures
- References: BAL 1732.2; Sabin 62692; Sue Rainey, Creating Picturesque America
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~13in X 10.5in (33.5cm x 26.5cm)
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23809
Category
Americana, American History
Authors
BRYANT, William Cullen [edit.]
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete