"A History of New York" 1893 KNICKERBOCKER, Diedrich Slim Aarons

"A History of New York" 1893 KNICKERBOCKER, Diedrich Slim AaronsKNICKERBOCKER, Diedrich Volume I: [364] pp. Volume II: [379] pp. G. P. Putnam's Sons 1893 Boards elaborately decorated in gold leaf w illustrations by Edward W. Kemble 9" x 6 1 2 A History of New York, subtitled From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, is an 1809 literary parody on the early history of New York City by Washington Irving. Originally published under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, later editions that

He was a serious art collector

each paying $7

John Lobb's son William took over the business and after he died in 1916 the business was led by Betsy Lobb

and the first quail he ever killed

He returned to Greece and Italy (Rome) in 1928 before embarking in October for the United States of America

Art Sz: 14"H x 20"W

Uncommon collection of toasts including a quote from Mark Twain

then worked in department stores and took classes in design at Pratt Institute

painting and recording the American scene

For Whom the Cloche Tolls: A Scrap-Book of the Twenties (1953)

12 1/2"x 9 3/8"

encompassing multiple units and periods of service