From pastoral america to bustling scenes of city life, horse racing, fire fightingyou name itnathaniel currier and james merrit ives pictured it. Currier and ives prints were created during during the turn of the century by the new york printmaking firm currier and ives and produced on a mass scale for sale to the public. The great book of currier and ives america, by walton rawls. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. The lithographs were created between 1861 and 1863. American history library of congress rare books and special. The firms shop in new york was a popular place to browse through their ever changing inventory. Currier and currier and ives by john lowell pratt 1974, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This book was published by promontory press in 1968.
If you pickup in linwood you can see what else i have for sale on kijiji and more. Nostalgic currier and ives america 1952 book of 80 full color americana prints suitable for. It has 256 pages and a hardcover with a dust jacket. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Currier and ives was the most important pattern that was produced by royal china company. Library of congress rare books and special collections. During the last half of the nineteenth century, americas favorite pictor. Apparently offered in many different bindings, this is the classics edition bound in ivory panels with black leatherette spine lettered and decorated in gold. Chronicles of america hardcover 1968 by currier and ives author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Color plates reproduced from the original hand colored stone prints by n.
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The great book of currier and ives america by walton h. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pratt has assembled 220 in color which portray social, economic and political history. This item ships from californiayour purchase is protected. Edition 1969 orange cloth hardcover in the dust jacket, 192 page book with 400. Find the great book of currier and ives america by rawls, walton at biblio. Chronicles of america is the title of a fifty volume series on american history. Currier ives chronicles of america, first edition abebooks. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. History covers the two founders, including both currier brothers. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Chronicles of america big food, big garden, big life. A panorama of the midnineteenth century scene, eighty prints in full. Find great deals on ebay for currier and ives book and currier and ives book 1952. Outside frame is 17 14 inches high, and 18 inches wide. Also in the history text is an overview of the company itself.
Charles currier kept many of the original prints moldering under his porch. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Buy from more than one kijiji listing and pay less. An american panorama will be organized to address a variety of themes. Commentary on the artists and the events, introducing each category sports, the american revolution, new york city, etc.
Chronicles of america news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. They yield the most extensive visual display of an era which could otherwise only be lived through the written pages of history. Find great deals on ebay for currier and ives america book and currier and ives america book 1952. Hundreds of thousands of currier and ivess handcolored engravings made their way onto the walls of homes across the country. Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
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