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Book History New York NYC Martha Lamb First 1st Edition

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''History of the City of New York'' by Mrs. Martha J. Lamb. New York & Chicago: A.S. Barnes & Company: 1877-1880. First edition. Two volume books, bound in three-quarter tan leather with marbling on boards, page edges and endpapers. Decorative red and black labeled areas on spine with gilt tooled fleurette embellishments. Numerous engravings in duo-tone under tissue guards along with maps. ''Vol. I embracing the Period prior to the Revolution, closing in 1774.'' ''Vol. II embracing the Century of National Independence closing in 1880.'' Light toning, expected shelf scuffs to leather. Tightly bound set in excellent condition.