Isbn: 9781333518738 - views in philadelphia, and its vicinity: engraved from original drawings (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book beautifully illustrates views of Philadelphia's public buildings, residences, and surrounding countryside completed by the author, engraver, and draftsman, Cephas G. Childs. The author provides detailed descriptions of noteworthy places such as Independence Hall, the Mint, and the Water Works alongside the plates, with the volume's insights capturing the city's architectural development during the early 19th century. Each plate exhibits a fine balance of historical record and artistry, giving today's reader a glimpse into the evolution of Philadelphia's urban landscape and offering a fascinating archival document of the city's rich past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…