The Eagle Rocks; [ Hand-colored steel engraving ]
Published by Herrmann J. Meyer, New York, 1854
- Used
Seller: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, U.S.A.Antiquarian Bookshop
AbeBooks seller since March 15, 2012
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 34.95
Quantity: 1 available
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from The United States Illustrated; Steel Engraving; 4" x 6"; 1 pages; A truly beautifully hand-colored and finely executed steel engraving (drawn after nature) of the Eagle Rocks (Mississippi) from The United States Illustrated; in Views of City and Country. with Descriptive and Historical Articles, edited by Charles A. Dana and published by Herrmann J. Meyer 164 William Street, New York, c. 1854. Image measures 4" x 6" (14" x 11" matted). Matted in white stock with clear mylar. The Eagle Rocks are two lonely towers in the valley of the south branch of the Root River. Herrmann J. Meyer (1826 — 1909) and his father, Joseph Meyer (1796-1856), were German publishers of the illustrated series Meyer’s Universum. In 1849 Joseph Meyer sent his son Herrmann to establish a publishing house in New York, which published an American edition of the Universum in 1852-53. This engraving was from The United States Illustrated; in Views of City and Country, which proved to be less successful, so Herrmann Meyer returned to Germany to the family firm.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Eagle Rocks; [ Hand-colored steel engraving ]
- Author
- Meyer, Herrmann
- Publisher
- Herrmann J. Meyer, New York
- Publication year
- 1854
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Engraving
- Seller catalogs
- 19th Century, Americana and American History, Travel and Exploration
Antiquarian Bookshop
Washington, DC, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 15, 2012
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| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.95 | US$ 18.95 |
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At The Antiquarian Book Shop, located in Georgetown - an historic neighborhood of Washington, D.C. - we have been buying, selling & appraising rare, interesting and scholarly books for nearly 30 years. Currently, our catalogued inventory includes about 6,000 books from the sixteenth century through the twentieth century in a variety of subject areas. About a third of our books are published prior to 1900; the rest of our stock comprises collectible, interesting and scholarly books. We have added images of many of the items listed to better convey their quality and condition. If you'd like to see an image of any particular item that is not yet illustrated, please contact us. We can provide professional appraisals and are interested in buying significant collections of books. Contact us for details of fee structure for appraisals. Thank you for considering our offerings.…
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