Buy this book on-line Issachar Cozzens , Jr : A Geological History of Manhattan or New York Island , Together with a Map of the island , and a Suite of Sections , Tables, and Columns, for the Study of GeologyW.A. Dean, New York, 1843
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st. Edition 1843, Original brown stamped cloth with gilt title to the spine.Illustrated with 9 hand colored plates and a fold out hand colored map , five geological columns in several pages. This work is complete in a tight binding with age foxing to the end pages and through out the book but not taking away from the text. Issachar Cozzens Jr. ( 1789-1865 ) was a New York Distiller . He also had an interest in natural history and political history , and collected maps, manuscripts and prints relating to these fields.This work by him on the geology of Manhattan Island was considered the authoritative account during the latter half of the 19th. century. A very rare complete book on early New York City. Condition : Very Good , Corner bumped foxing and aging.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Issachar Cozzens , Jr : A Geological History of Manhattan or New York Island , Together with a Map of the island , and a Suite of Sections , Tables, and Columns, for the Study of Geology. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, used books, incunabula, out-of-print books and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |