BOOKS: (2) Vols 1845 Philadelphia Guide & Views, 2 antique volumes on Philadelphia: Philadelphia As It Is. The Stranger's Guide to the Public Buildings, Institutions, and Other Objects Worthy of Attention in the City of Philadelphia and Its Environs. Geo. S. Appleton, Philadelphia. 1845. Copyright Chas. G. Henderson, King and Baird, Printers. Hardcover. 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. 114 pages with engravings and large, fold-out map with borders in multiple colors. In publishers original cloth binding. Philadelphia Views. Schaefer & Koradi, Philadelphia. Manufactured by Chisholm Bros., Portland, Maine. Hardcover. 9 1/2 x 6 inches oblong. 20 pages. Circa 1897. Each page has lithographic black and white illustrations of Philadelphia landmarks, with the first spread being a "Birds Eye View of Philadpelphia" reproduced by permission of Currier and Ives. Possibly missing one or more pages at the end of the book.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety

Notes/Literature: The late Charles E. Sigety was a renowned collector of Americana, ranging from examples of Norman Rockwell to important historic documents. A selection of his collection was sold at Christie's New York in 2016

Good/fair, Guide with small creases and tears in map at edges and folds, Views with loose binding and possible missing page or pages at end, be advised that all lots in this sale will exhibit some degree of wear due to age and/or handling