Henry J. Raymond and the New York Press for Thirty Years. Progress of American Journalism, 1840--70
Hartford, Conn. A.S. Hale and Company, 1870. 1st. Hardcover. "Published by subscription only." 8vo. 501pp. Index. Frontispiece portrait of Raymond with tissue guard; 12 plates; 2 folding plates. Publishers sheepskin with black leather, gilt-stamped labels to spine; gilt decoration to corner board edges. A very good plus copy (wear to extremities; leather along front joint starting to separate; some scuffing to spine; small scrape to lower front corner). Internally clean and tight. An exceptionally nice copy of the scarce first edition. Item #12094
Biography of Raymond (1820 – 1869) who was an American journalist, politician and founder of The New York Times. Striking engravings of New York scenes in the mid 19th centruy. Includes history of some famous American hoaxes which have appeared in the public prints (pp. 273--322). All domestic orders are fully trackable - Images available upon request.
Price: $295.00