YORK CITY 28 Rare, Historical, Vintage Books On CD MANHATTAN, Big Apple
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:19384198 | Non-Fiction Subject: New York City |
| Subject: New York City | Language: English |
| Sub-Subject: New York history | Format: CD-Rom |
| ISBN: Does not apply |
N E W Y O R K C I T Y
(box pictured for illustration only - NOT SUPPLIED) Collected together on cd for the first time; 28 rare historical books on the wonderful city of NEW YORK! These books were originally published in late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide a fascinating insight into the history of the 'Big Apple'. You will find beautifully illustrated guide boo...ks to the city, stunning photo albums, maps, facts and figures, books on the NYC Subway, the Brooklyn Bridge, Queens, Brooklyn, tips for visitors and much more. They provide a unique 'snapshot' of New York life at the turn of the century. All of the e-books are scans of the originals (not text reproductions) so you will be reading the books and viewing the illustrations exactly as the originals!
screen shot of the disc menu:Included are the following: A DESCRIPTION OF CENTRAL PARK (1869) Designed as a 'pleasure-book for the eye and the mind', this interesting volume covers the history of the park and many of its most notable aspects. Beautifully illustrated throughout. 217 pages Example illustrations:
A KEY TO NEW YORK (1939) A guide book for the family visiting the city. Very comprehensive, packed with information and lots of 'cartoon' style illustrations. 320 pages Example pages: BUILDING THE NEW RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OF NYC (1915) Examines the history and the engineering behind the construction of the worlds largest subway system. Lots of diagrams, photographs and technical information. 79 pages. Example pages: CHARCOALS OF NEW & OLD NEW YORK (1913) 21 chapters on various NYC landmarks beautifully illustrated in charcoal by F. Hopkinson Smith. 134 pages Example pages: CUE'S GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY (1940) A fun guide to the city. Includes chapters on museums, restaurants, shopping etc. Even a chapter on "Driving in NYC"!!! Spectacular photographs. 168 pages. Example pages: GLIMPSES OF NEW YORK:AN ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK (1911) A series of snapshots of New York life. Illustrated throughout.165 pages Examples: GUIDE TO THE NATURE TREASURES OF NEW YORK CITY (1917) A charming and unusual book which offers a detailed guide to the Museum of Natural History, New York Aquarium, Zoo and Botanical Garden along with Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden and Children's Museum. Includes many maps and photographs. 285 pages Example pages: HISTORIC BUILDINGS NOW STANDING IN NYC WHICH WERE ERECTED PRIOR TO 1800(1914) Fascinating book which takes a look at some of New York's oldest buildings. With photographs on every page. 54 pages. Example page: EXTERNALS OF MODERN NEW YORK (1896) This book is a chapter extracted from J Lamb's lengthy 'History Of The City Of New York' and covers the period 1800-1896 in the history of the city. Lots of interesting historical information and some nice illustration. 105 pages. Example illustrations depicting 5th Ave at Madison Sq and a view from City Hall Park: HOW DO YOU LIKE NEW YORK? (1936) An informal guide to the city for the visitor planning to spend a week with advice on things to do for each of the seven days. Includes all the major attractions and some magnificent photos. 203 pages. Example pages: IN OLD NEW YORK (1900) Historical observations on New York. Includes chapters on Greenwich Village and The Battery. Includes many illustrations and vintage maps of the city dating as far back as a 1656 map of 'Nieuw Amsterdam'! 274 pages. Example showing the corner of 18th St & 9th Ave: NEW YORK: A SERIES OF WOOD ENGRAVINGS IN COLOR (1915) A collection of 10 impressions of the city, including Broadway, 5th Ave and 'The Bridges' accompanied by some beautiful color wood engravings of the city. 135 pages. Example pages: NEW YORK CITY GUIDE (1939) Part of the famous, government commisioned 'American Guide Series' by the Federal Writers Project. A massive work of 828 pages includes a comprehensive guide to all five boroughs of NYC. Complete with some amazing photography. Awesome book! Example page: NEW YORK PANORAMA (1938) Another of the 'American Guide Series'. This takes a different view of the Metropolis in the shape of ten articles looking at various aspects of New York life including, for example Art, Architecture, Theater, Music. Housing, Sport and Transport plus a section on the 1939 World's Fair. Again; stunning photographs. 626 pages Examples: NEW YORK OF TODAY (1917) An introduction for the stranger to the city of 1917. A very thorough guide with some interesting historical perspective. Illustrated with some nice watercolors and some excellent photography. 229 pages. Example pages showing Broadway and the NY Stock Exchange: NEW YORK OLD & NEW (1903) A lengthy, historical look at the city, 'Its Story, Streets & Landmarks'. Interesting reading. Illustrated throughout. 414 pages. Example pages depicting St.Pauls, Broadway and Number 5 W. 22nd St: PEEPS AT GREAT CITIES - NEW YORK (1911) An entertaining celebration of the city. Includes sections on Coney Island, Shops, Theaters & Hotels and 'The Skyscrapers'. 12 b&w illustrations (101 pages) Example pages: QUEENS BOROUGH, NEW YORK CITY 1910-1920 (1920) Published by the Queens Chamber Of Commerce this book charts a decade of rapid and massive construction in Queens. Looks at Queens relationship with Manhattan and the development of the borough. Many photographs & charts. 250 pages. Example pages: THE BOOK OF NEW YORK (1920) A collection of interesting observations on the city by travel writer Robert Shackleton who is very enthusiatic about the city. Illustrated with both photographs and drawings. 407 pages. Example pages: THE BOROUGH OF THE BRONX (1913) Charts the 'Marvelous Development & Historical Surroundings' of the borough from 1693 to 1913 and tells a complete story of the Bronx. Many illustrations. 215 pages. Example pages: THE CATHEDRAL OF COMMERCE (1918) A short but spectacular book on the then 'Highest Building In The World' - The Woolworth Building. Covers the history, construction and usage of the building and is illustrated with some amazing drawings and photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building plus views from its observation gallery. An incredible little book! 33 pages . Example pages: THE HOTEL GUESTS GUIDE TO THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1872) Basic information on the city for the visitor, this book also doubles up as a trade directory with some very interesting advertisements for various New York stores and businesses. 176 pages. Example pages including an ad for FAO Schwarz Toy Store!!: THE NEW, NEW YORK (1909) A massive 699 page commentary on 'The Place & The People'. As the title implies, it looks at the city from a current (1909) perspective rather than a historical one. Includes chapters on shopping, tenement dwellers, municipal art & New York by night amongst others. Nice pastel illustrations. Example pages: THE NEW YORK & BROOKLYN BRIDGE (1883) A short celebration of the completion of the engineering feat which was the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. Tells the story of the construction of the bridge accompanied by some amazing drawings of the bridge from every conceivable perspective. 35 pages. Example page: THE NYC SUBWAY: ITS CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT (1904) Another book on the construction of the NY subway. Expalins the construction methods used and is packed with photos showing the subway under construction and some newly completed stations. Interesting read. 152 pages. Example pages: VALENTINES MANUAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1916) 359 pages of commentary on the city with some fantastic old photographs! Example page: +++PLUS+++ ALSO INCLUDED ON THE CD VINTAGE NEW YORK CITY ALMANAC'S ALMANAC FOR NEW YORKERS (1938) Fascinating reading with events and advice for New Yorkers for every day of the year 1938! Also has interesting, historical 'on this day' facts for each day. 131 pages. Example page showing mid July: A cool map of Manhattan ALMANAC FOR NEW YORKERS (1939) The same format but for 1939. Also includes some facts and figures on the city plus an amusing commentary on the 1939 World's Fair complete with maps. 162 pages. Example page showing a map of the World's Fair': THATS 28 FASCINATING VINTAGE BOOKS ON THE GREAT CITY OF NEW YORK! ~ABOUT THE CD~ THIS IS A DATA CD FOR USE IN YOUR COMPUTER. IT WILL NOT WORK IN A REGULAR (AUDIO) CD PLAYER OR THE DVD PLAYER CONNECTED TO YOUR TV These are ELECTRONIC BOOKS. You will receive 1 data cd containing all 28 of the e-books listed here. The books are in pdf format which means that you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to read them. If you dont have this, you can download it FREE from the Adobe website.
*MAC USERS*
This disc has an auto-run menu feature which may be incompatible with Mac computers. I cannot guarantee that the menu feature will function on any Mac computer or that a disc including this feature will function in any way in any Mac computer. If you would like a disc without the menu feature, which will function in a Mac, I can provide this (menu is for cosmetic purposes only - content will be identical), please leave a note with your purchase. If in doubt, please contact me prior to purchase. "Software Box" picture for illustration purposes only - not representative of actual packaging.
NO SOFTWARE BOX IS SUPPLIED ~~ THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!!!!! NOTE TO EBAY STAFF: No copyrights are infringed in this CD/DVD Rom product. All material contained on the discs as described above is in the public domain and free from copyright.BE SURE TO check out my other items!
(box pictured for illustration only - NOT SUPPLIED) Collected together on cd for the first time; 28 rare historical books on the wonderful city of NEW YORK! These books were originally published in late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide a fascinating insight into the history of the 'Big Apple'. You will find beautifully illustrated guide boo...ks to the city, stunning photo albums, maps, facts and figures, books on the NYC Subway, the Brooklyn Bridge, Queens, Brooklyn, tips for visitors and much more. They provide a unique 'snapshot' of New York life at the turn of the century. All of the e-books are scans of the originals (not text reproductions) so you will be reading the books and viewing the illustrations exactly as the originals!
screen shot of the disc menu:Included are the following: A DESCRIPTION OF CENTRAL PARK (1869) Designed as a 'pleasure-book for the eye and the mind', this interesting volume covers the history of the park and many of its most notable aspects. Beautifully illustrated throughout. 217 pages Example illustrations:
A KEY TO NEW YORK (1939) A guide book for the family visiting the city. Very comprehensive, packed with information and lots of 'cartoon' style illustrations. 320 pages Example pages: BUILDING THE NEW RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM OF NYC (1915) Examines the history and the engineering behind the construction of the worlds largest subway system. Lots of diagrams, photographs and technical information. 79 pages. Example pages: CHARCOALS OF NEW & OLD NEW YORK (1913) 21 chapters on various NYC landmarks beautifully illustrated in charcoal by F. Hopkinson Smith. 134 pages Example pages: CUE'S GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY (1940) A fun guide to the city. Includes chapters on museums, restaurants, shopping etc. Even a chapter on "Driving in NYC"!!! Spectacular photographs. 168 pages. Example pages: GLIMPSES OF NEW YORK:AN ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK (1911) A series of snapshots of New York life. Illustrated throughout.165 pages Examples: GUIDE TO THE NATURE TREASURES OF NEW YORK CITY (1917) A charming and unusual book which offers a detailed guide to the Museum of Natural History, New York Aquarium, Zoo and Botanical Garden along with Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden and Children's Museum. Includes many maps and photographs. 285 pages Example pages: HISTORIC BUILDINGS NOW STANDING IN NYC WHICH WERE ERECTED PRIOR TO 1800(1914) Fascinating book which takes a look at some of New York's oldest buildings. With photographs on every page. 54 pages. Example page: EXTERNALS OF MODERN NEW YORK (1896) This book is a chapter extracted from J Lamb's lengthy 'History Of The City Of New York' and covers the period 1800-1896 in the history of the city. Lots of interesting historical information and some nice illustration. 105 pages. Example illustrations depicting 5th Ave at Madison Sq and a view from City Hall Park: HOW DO YOU LIKE NEW YORK? (1936) An informal guide to the city for the visitor planning to spend a week with advice on things to do for each of the seven days. Includes all the major attractions and some magnificent photos. 203 pages. Example pages: IN OLD NEW YORK (1900) Historical observations on New York. Includes chapters on Greenwich Village and The Battery. Includes many illustrations and vintage maps of the city dating as far back as a 1656 map of 'Nieuw Amsterdam'! 274 pages. Example showing the corner of 18th St & 9th Ave: NEW YORK: A SERIES OF WOOD ENGRAVINGS IN COLOR (1915) A collection of 10 impressions of the city, including Broadway, 5th Ave and 'The Bridges' accompanied by some beautiful color wood engravings of the city. 135 pages. Example pages: NEW YORK CITY GUIDE (1939) Part of the famous, government commisioned 'American Guide Series' by the Federal Writers Project. A massive work of 828 pages includes a comprehensive guide to all five boroughs of NYC. Complete with some amazing photography. Awesome book! Example page: NEW YORK PANORAMA (1938) Another of the 'American Guide Series'. This takes a different view of the Metropolis in the shape of ten articles looking at various aspects of New York life including, for example Art, Architecture, Theater, Music. Housing, Sport and Transport plus a section on the 1939 World's Fair. Again; stunning photographs. 626 pages Examples: NEW YORK OF TODAY (1917) An introduction for the stranger to the city of 1917. A very thorough guide with some interesting historical perspective. Illustrated with some nice watercolors and some excellent photography. 229 pages. Example pages showing Broadway and the NY Stock Exchange: NEW YORK OLD & NEW (1903) A lengthy, historical look at the city, 'Its Story, Streets & Landmarks'. Interesting reading. Illustrated throughout. 414 pages. Example pages depicting St.Pauls, Broadway and Number 5 W. 22nd St: PEEPS AT GREAT CITIES - NEW YORK (1911) An entertaining celebration of the city. Includes sections on Coney Island, Shops, Theaters & Hotels and 'The Skyscrapers'. 12 b&w illustrations (101 pages) Example pages: QUEENS BOROUGH, NEW YORK CITY 1910-1920 (1920) Published by the Queens Chamber Of Commerce this book charts a decade of rapid and massive construction in Queens. Looks at Queens relationship with Manhattan and the development of the borough. Many photographs & charts. 250 pages. Example pages: THE BOOK OF NEW YORK (1920) A collection of interesting observations on the city by travel writer Robert Shackleton who is very enthusiatic about the city. Illustrated with both photographs and drawings. 407 pages. Example pages: THE BOROUGH OF THE BRONX (1913) Charts the 'Marvelous Development & Historical Surroundings' of the borough from 1693 to 1913 and tells a complete story of the Bronx. Many illustrations. 215 pages. Example pages: THE CATHEDRAL OF COMMERCE (1918) A short but spectacular book on the then 'Highest Building In The World' - The Woolworth Building. Covers the history, construction and usage of the building and is illustrated with some amazing drawings and photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building plus views from its observation gallery. An incredible little book! 33 pages . Example pages: THE HOTEL GUESTS GUIDE TO THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1872) Basic information on the city for the visitor, this book also doubles up as a trade directory with some very interesting advertisements for various New York stores and businesses. 176 pages. Example pages including an ad for FAO Schwarz Toy Store!!: THE NEW, NEW YORK (1909) A massive 699 page commentary on 'The Place & The People'. As the title implies, it looks at the city from a current (1909) perspective rather than a historical one. Includes chapters on shopping, tenement dwellers, municipal art & New York by night amongst others. Nice pastel illustrations. Example pages: THE NEW YORK & BROOKLYN BRIDGE (1883) A short celebration of the completion of the engineering feat which was the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. Tells the story of the construction of the bridge accompanied by some amazing drawings of the bridge from every conceivable perspective. 35 pages. Example page: THE NYC SUBWAY: ITS CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT (1904) Another book on the construction of the NY subway. Expalins the construction methods used and is packed with photos showing the subway under construction and some newly completed stations. Interesting read. 152 pages. Example pages: VALENTINES MANUAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1916) 359 pages of commentary on the city with some fantastic old photographs! Example page: +++PLUS+++ ALSO INCLUDED ON THE CD VINTAGE NEW YORK CITY ALMANAC'S ALMANAC FOR NEW YORKERS (1938) Fascinating reading with events and advice for New Yorkers for every day of the year 1938! Also has interesting, historical 'on this day' facts for each day. 131 pages. Example page showing mid July: A cool map of Manhattan ALMANAC FOR NEW YORKERS (1939) The same format but for 1939. Also includes some facts and figures on the city plus an amusing commentary on the 1939 World's Fair complete with maps. 162 pages. Example page showing a map of the World's Fair': THATS 28 FASCINATING VINTAGE BOOKS ON THE GREAT CITY OF NEW YORK! ~ABOUT THE CD~ THIS IS A DATA CD FOR USE IN YOUR COMPUTER. IT WILL NOT WORK IN A REGULAR (AUDIO) CD PLAYER OR THE DVD PLAYER CONNECTED TO YOUR TV These are ELECTRONIC BOOKS. You will receive 1 data cd containing all 28 of the e-books listed here. The books are in pdf format which means that you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to read them. If you dont have this, you can download it FREE from the Adobe website.
*MAC USERS*
This disc has an auto-run menu feature which may be incompatible with Mac computers. I cannot guarantee that the menu feature will function on any Mac computer or that a disc including this feature will function in any way in any Mac computer. If you would like a disc without the menu feature, which will function in a Mac, I can provide this (menu is for cosmetic purposes only - content will be identical), please leave a note with your purchase. If in doubt, please contact me prior to purchase. "Software Box" picture for illustration purposes only - not representative of actual packaging.
NO SOFTWARE BOX IS SUPPLIED ~~ THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!!!!! NOTE TO EBAY STAFF: No copyrights are infringed in this CD/DVD Rom product. All material contained on the discs as described above is in the public domain and free from copyright.BE SURE TO check out my other items!
