The Real New York
HUGHES, Rupert; MAYER, Hy. (Illus.). The Real New York. New York: The Smart Set Publishing Company, 1904.
First edition. An attractive and amusing illustrated guide to New York at the turn of the 20th century, vividly portraying both the fashionable and the seamy sides of the city. Influenced by Henry Fielding’s novels, Rupert Hughes wanted to show all aspects of New York life, as Fielding had done with London. Chapters include: “The Beau Monde”, “The Gamblers”, “Chinatown”, “Downtown”, “Clubland”, “The Many Peoples of New York”, “Where to Eat”, “The Hunt for Bohemia”, “At Coney by Sea”, “Night in the Slums”, and more. Filled with charming illustrations, some in colour.
384 pp; b/w + colour plates. 8vo, original decorative cloth, rubbed/worn, bottom corner bumped, gilt lettering. Binding starting. Occasional light foxing/browning. Very good minus.