Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York for 1859

by D.T. Valentine 

New York:  Chas. W. Baker, Printer, 1859 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Garnet leather covers have seal and floral border embossed in gilt. 
• Boards show some scuffing, edgewear.  Corners are bumped, scuffed.  See photos.  
• Spine, rebacked, has gilt text and is bright, with firm ends.  See photos.  
• Binding is rebacked, secure; signs of separation at ffep.  See photos.  
• End papers/ pastedowns show some staining, a closed tear.
• Frontispiece, a portrait of the author, is present, with facsimile signature. 
• Foldout maps and views are creased, with closed tears to some.; two plates are split along a crease.  Attachment following pg. 445 is missing.  See photos.      
• Illustrations are bright and clear, many plates fold out, have marginal staining, small closed tears.
• Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits marginal staining, some smudges, illustration shadows, a few turned-in corners.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block has all edges gilt.  
• PS2025.0820

611 pages. 4.5 x 7.25 inches

A generally Very Good copy of this illustrated compendium of information on New York City.  Garnet red leather boards, richly decorated with gilt.  Many multi-panel views of city views and landmarks.  Binding has been rebacked.

The "Manuals of the Corporation" were directories of extensive historical and contemporary records of New York compiled by D.T. Valentine, who served as Clerk of Common Council in the mid-19th century.  These books include detailed information on the meetings of the Aldermen Council, ordinances passed, public officials, the city's debts, directories of hospitals, alms houses and schools, ferry schedules, lists of public porters, demographics and census information, and descriptions of historic buildings and streets.  Much of the information was gleaned from Dutch and English sources, as processed by Valentine. 

David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as Deputy, and then as Clerk of the Common Council.  Valentine undertook the compilation of the "Manuals", which he updated and published annually from 1841-1866.  This compendium is an excellent source of early New York City history. 

1859 Edition.

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