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Meyer's universum, or, Views of the most remarkable places and objects of all countries : in steel engravings by distinguished artists, with descriptive and historical text by eminent writers in Europe and America

Title
Meyer's universum, or, Views of the most remarkable places and objects of all countries : in steel engravings by distinguished artists, with descriptive and historical text by eminent writers in Europe and America / edited by Charles A. Dana.
Publication
New York : Herrmann J. Meyer, 1852-1853.

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v. 1, pts. 1, 8-10, v. 2, pts. 1-2, 4-6, 8-12TextRestricted use Arents BIP+ (Meyer, H. Meyer's 1852) 03-1 v. 1, pts. 1, 8-10, v. 2, pts. 1-2, 4-6, 8-12Schwarzman Building - Arents Collection Room 328

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Additional Authors
  • Dana, Charles A. (Charles Anderson), 1819-1897.
  • Meyer, Joseph, 1796-1856.
  • Martini, J. G.
  • Metzeroth, B.
  • Wallis, William, 1796-
Description
2 v. (294, 226 p., [98] leaves of plates) : ill.; 20 x 31 cm.
Alternative Title
  • Meyer's universum
  • Views of the most remarkable places and objects of all countries
Subject
  • Views
  • Geography
Note
  • Added engraved title pages; v. 2 has engraved t.p. only.
  • "The literary department by J. Meyer"--Engraved t.p. and covers, v. 1.
  • Originally issued in 24 semimonthly pts.
  • Sabin cites v. 1 only.
  • "English-American edition"--Engraved t.p., v. 1..
  • Illustrations: 96 full-page etchings; vignettes on added title pages and covers of parts. Engravers include J.G. Martini, B. Metzeroth, Johann Poppel and W. Wallis.
  • Each pt. in illustrated yellow paper covers. Some pts. contain advertising matter.
Indexed In (note)
  • Sabin
Binding (note)
  • Bound in green buckram. Original covers bound in.
Call Number
Arents BIP+ (Meyer, H. Meyer's 1852) 03-1
OCLC
  • 36754182
  • NYPGR36754182-B
Title
Meyer's universum, or, Views of the most remarkable places and objects of all countries : in steel engravings by distinguished artists, with descriptive and historical text by eminent writers in Europe and America / edited by Charles A. Dana.
Imprint
New York : Herrmann J. Meyer, 1852-1853.
Indexed In:
Sabin 48674
Binding
Arents BIP 08-285: Bound in green buckram. Original covers bound in.
Local Note
Arents BIP 03-1: Most plates wanting.
Arents BIP 08-286: Title pages wanting; pt. 8 inverted.
Nelson (Arents BIP 03-1).
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Added Author
Dana, Charles A. (Charles Anderson), 1819-1897.
Meyer, Joseph, 1796-1856.
Martini, J. G. Etcher
Metzeroth, B. Etcher
Wallis, William, 1796- Etcher
Research Call Number
Arents BIP+ (Meyer, H. Meyer's 1852) 03-1
Arents BIP+ (Meyer, H. Meyer's 1852) 08-285
Arents BIP+ (Meyer, H. Meyer's 1852) 08-286
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