The Statue of Liberty. Wall Street. Coney Island. Yankee Stadium. Times Square. Just a few of the treasured sights of Old New York. Dating from 1880 to 1950, this scenic selection of 172 Big Apple images includes memorable World's Fair and travel posters, picture-perfect postcards, and more. A feast ... read more
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The Statue of Liberty. Wall Street. Coney Island. Yankee Stadium. Times Square. Just a few of the treasured sights of Old New York. Dating from 1880 to 1950, this scenic selection of 172 Big Apple images includes memorable World's Fair and travel posters, picture-perfect postcards, and more. A feast for collectors and a remarkable resource for artists.
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