Lot 527
1872 Picturesque America Vol. 1 Book
Sold August 27, 2026
- Price realized
- $40
- Estimate
- $100–$150
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Manufacturer: D. Appleton and Company of New York
Dimension: Approx. 13 x 10 in.
Condition: Cover has visible wear, such as scuffs and scratches
Additional Information: This lot features Volume I of Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, published in 1872 by D. Appleton and Company of New York. Edited by the renowned poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant, the work presents a richly illustrated delineation by pen and pencil of America’s mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, waterfalls, shores, canyons, valleys, cities, and other scenic landmarks. Published at 549 & 551 Broadway, New York, this nineteenth-century volume is bound in brown leather with gold detailing, reflecting the fine craftsmanship characteristic of the period. Celebrated for its engravings and literary descriptions, Picturesque America remains one of the most important illustrated works documenting the natural beauty and expanding landscape of the United States during the nineteenth century.
Lot details
- Lot
- 527
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Books › Rare Books
- Estimate
- $100–$150
- Closed
- August 27, 2026
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