Description: RARE Very good (1902) hardcover of the Report on the construction of the New York City Subway system. Book measures 7.25" x 10.25" with 299 pages including index. Tips of cover are worn but hinges are intact and binding secure. Ink name and date on front free endsheet. Plans are dated 1868. Plans are dated 1868. There are some photos within the text and the following in the appendix:4 FOLD-OUT Maps:Map and Profile of the (underground)Railway;Rearrangement of Sewers(3 fold-out maps of 3 divisions);and8 one-paged drawings (dated 1898) of construction and open excavation, such as "Approaches to Harlem River Tunnel" and "Method of Excavating Subway on 42nd St Between 5th and 6th Ave's" and "Park Ave Tunnel from 33rd to 41st St." I have provided some close-ups to details of the single paged drawings. loc code: 4-8-5
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Lynchburg, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-10T18:41:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York City
Language: English
Author: Wm Barclay Parsons; Alexander Orr...
Publisher: New York City Board of Rapid Railroad Commissioners
Topic: History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1902
