Riis, Jacob A. (1849-1914) How the Other Half Lives, Studies among the Tenements of New York.

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Riis, Jacob A. (1849-1914) How the Other Half Lives, Studies among the Tenements of New York. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1890. First edition, octavo, illustrated with text diagrams and wood engravings and Riis's photographs, bound in publisher's blue half cloth and printed illustrated boards done in blue and red, some spotting, toning to contents, slight discoloration to top edge of front board, spotting to endleaves, 7 1/2 x 5 in.
Estimate $600-800


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