1874 Picturesque America Print: Title Page from Book, Capitol Building(Original)

Description: 1874 Picturesque America Print: Title Page from Book, Capitol Building , Washington, D. C. Published in New York City, by D. Appleton & Co., source is "Picturesque America or the Land We Live in",10 x 7 inches, Black and white steel plate engraving on heavy paper. Condition is VG+, no defects. "Picturesque America or the Land We Live In" could be purchased as a two volume book or by semi-monthly subscription which got you a chapter with one " highly finished engraving on steel" and several wood cuts plus a text, this is an example of the steel plate engraved prints. This print is from the book, Volume II. This book, edited by William Cullen Bryant, set the standard for armchair travel at a time when Americans were just beginning to realize the immensity and diversity of their country. The book’s engravings and their accompanying essays are considered to have had a profound effect on the growth of both tourism and historic preservation in the United States. This print is the title page of the book, with the Capitol Building in the background, "Picturesque America" across the middle of the page, and trees and people strolling in the foreground. Beautifully engraved. FIRST CLASS SHIPPING IS FREE (US), Priority, Overnight and First Class International at cost. SEE ALL MY ITEMS: EBAY ADVANCE SEARCH, mapseller01 　 Terms : Domestic and Overseas shipping as per prices listed on bid details. Please note: No refunds on overseas items sent without tracking. We mail within 48 hours of receipt of fundsunless clearly stated. Additional cartographic materials available at PS Maps. 　

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