Proceedings at the inauguration of the statue of Daniel Webster : erected in the Central Park, New York, July fourth, 1876, by Gordon W. Burnham, and by him presented to the city, November twenty-fifth, 1876
1876, First Edition. New York : D. Appleton and Company. Good copy in gilt-blocked buckram-covered beveled boards, somewhat rubbed along the margins and with three small areas lacking along the spine. Frontispiece loose, with its tissue guard attached. Text remains bright and clean. Notes: this is the author's presentation copy, with his signature and inscription. Item #458747
Physical description: 2 unnumbered pages, 56 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 36 cm. Notes: Half-title: The Webster statue. Frontispiece engraving signed: T. Ball, sculptor. Subjects: Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 - Statues - New York (State) - New York. Burnham, Gordon W. - Art patronage. Statues - New York (State) - New York - 19th century. Central Park (New York, N.Y.) - History - 19th century - Sources. Inauguration - New York (State) - New York - 1876.
Price: €195.00