The Annals of Albany, Ten Volumes

Munsell, Joel

Published by J. Munsell, Albany, 1850

About this Item

Ten Volume: Pp.: 377 (1850); 312 (1850); 380 (1852); 405 (1853); 359 (1854); 359 (1855); 458 + cat.(1856); 376 + cat. (1857); 389 (1858); 497 (1859). Gilt titles: sp. Frontis (all except vol. iii.). Illust. w/ b/w engravings, maps folded-in. Gilt tooled lea. and raised bands to sps. Green silk & lea. brds. Marbled eps. Set w/ 19th century binding. Bookseller label, rpp. vol. i. Albany 1851 map, removed, vol. iii. Some spotting to silk brds. A few vols. w/ internal leaves lightly toned, else all clean, crisp and tight. Maps appear unfolded and volumes unread. A major documentary miscellany of the early history of Albany, New York from its origins in the 17th century through the 18th century to the mid 1850's. A true labor of love compiled by Joel Munsell and tribute to New York's capitol city. A beautiful set and a remarkable example of the bookbinders art. Extra postage may apply. Seller Inventory # 001188

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Annals of Albany, Ten Volumes

Publisher: J. Munsell, Albany

Publication Date: 1850

Binding: Three-Quarter Leather

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition