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New York: The New York Historical Society. Very Good. 1939. First Edition. Softcover. "Compiled from original sources for The New York Historical Society on the occasion of the New York World's Fair 1939." ; 96 pages .

New York: Plantin Press, 1939 A collection of views, drawn and photographic, showing sites in New York City and environs since 1524. A handbook/guide prepared by Phelps Stokes, renowned collector and historian, for use by patrons attending the 1939 World's Fair. "100 views reprooduced and described from old prints, etc., and modern photographs. Compiled from original sources for The New York Historical Scoiety." First edition. 21.5 cm; 96 pp.; illustrated. A few cfreases to cover, else a good copy or better in picgtorial wrappers..

New York: New York Historical Society, 1939. 96pp. Illustrated wraps. Includes letter from Historical Soc. to Members, dated 1939. One Hundred viwes reproduced and described from old preints, etc. and modern photographs. Compiled from original sources for the ..Soc....on the occasion of the New York World's Fair 1939. Minor edgewear and curling of front cover.. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8 1/2 X 5 1/2.

The New York Historical Society. Silver illustrated wraps soft cover. 100 views. Officially approved by the New York World's Fair 1939. Bound in silver wrappers with picture of the earliest view of New York on front cover and an overview preview of the World's Fair at Flushing Meadows, L.I. on the rear cover. No previous owner markings . Seemingly unopened. . Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1939.