Green-Wood in 1846 ; Illustrated In A Series Of Views Taken Expressly For This Work By James Smillie

New York: R. Martin, 1847. First edition. Hardcover. Rebacked, original black cloth covers front and back decorated in gilt and blind with gilt very sharp, clean and bright. Teg. Near fine. 93 (1) pages. 27 x 21 cm. The line engravings from drawings taken on the spot. Toning to the margins of some engravings mostly to the front few and rear ones. Names of the original subscribers to the Rural Cemeteries Illustrated at rear. Green-Wood Cemetery incorporated in 1838 but did not commence operation until four years later. Owner inscription dated 1848 in very light pencil hand.