Description: 1855 Engraving - “Five Point’s 1827” - Valentine’s ManualDescription: 1855 engraving (fold out book plate) from Valentine’s Manual. Title: “Five Points 1827” - Engraving is from painting by artist George Catlin. Printer is McSpedon & Baker.Street scene of New York City’s infamous Five Points neighborhood in 1827. The neighborhood was a poor neighborhood ridden with crime. This is the same neighborhood portrayed in the film “Gangs of New York.” Size: Approximately 12 x 9” This print is NOT a reproduction, it’s the actual book plate that appeared in “The Manual of The Corporation of The City of New York, 1855 published by D.T. Valentine.”The color, tone and brightness in sample photos are very accurate.Print will be shipped flat and secured on an acid-free board with archival corner protectors holding it in place. Print is easily slipped out for removal. However, caution should be used since the print is very old. The descriptions of this print are to the best of my knowledge accurate and honest. All print descriptions about origin have been researched from various sources including various museums and libraries that have this print in their collections.No stock photos are used in my E-Bay listings. All photos are of the actual item for sale! Condition: GoodShipping & Handling: $7.50Extreme care is given to every print I package and ship.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2025-01-10T14:46:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: George Catlin, McSpedon & Baker
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Medium
Title: Five Points 1827
Period: Mid 19th Century
Material: Paper
Item Length: 12 in
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Region of Origin: New York, USA
Subject: Five Points, Manhattan, New York City, Urban Poverty, Poverty, Crime
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1855
Item Height: 9 in
Theme: Americana, Art, Cities & Towns, Community Life, Cultures & Ethnicities, Famous Places, History, Social History
Style: Americana
Production Technique: Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: No