Report to the Aqueduct Commissioners, by James C. Duane, containing Reports of the Secretary, Edward L. Allen, and of the Chief Engineer, Alphonse Fteley
New York: Aqueduct Commissioners, 1895. Hardcover. 104 p., 17 leaves of folded tables, 50 leaves of photographic plates, 71 leaves of maps and plans (many folded, some in color): in-text illustrations and tables; 35 cm. Marooon cloth with gilt-stamped cover title and illustration; blind-stamped decoration on both boards. Cover title: City of New York Aqueduct Commission Reports on the New Croton Aqueduct Reservoirs and Dams 1887 to 1895. A fascinating, detail examination of the construction of the New Croton Aqueduct; some photos include workmen. Errata slip tipped in before title page. A heavy book; for international shipping, the U.S. Postal Service requires that it be shipped by priority/expedited shipping. In Good+ Condition: both boards are detached but present; lacking cloth over spine; cover is rubbed, with loss at corners; cover is soiled and stained; cover title and illustration are intact and bright; text and plates are clean and tight. Good +. Item #011038
Price: $275.00