New York 1880, 1900, 1930, 1960, 2000.

STERN, Robert A.M.; Thomas Mellins; David Fishman.

$2,800.00

Item Number: 148265

New York: The Monacelli Press, 1983-2006.

First editions of each of the acclaimed volumes on the architectural history of New York. Thick quartos, five volumes, original cloth, with photographs and illustrations. New York 1880 is boldly signed by Robert A.M. Stern, David Fishman, and Thomas Mellins on the half-title page. New York 2000 is a presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Pam Schafler with best wishes Robert Stern 2007.” Each are near fine to fine in near fine to fine dust jackets. Jacket designs by Abigail Sturges and Martin Moskof. Ownership inscription to the front free endpaper of New York 1880. Ownership sticker to the front free endpaper of New York 1900. An exceptional set, rare and desirable signed.

The New York series is architect and historian Robert A. M. Stern's monumental series of documentary studies of New York City architecture and urbanism. New York 1880: Architecture and Urbanism in the Gilded Age is a comprehensive architectural history co-authored by Robert A. M. Stern, Thomas Mellins, and David Fishman, which meticulously documents the transformation of New York City during a period of unprecedented growth and cultural ambition. The volume, reflects Stern’s enduring commitment to contextual and historical design. As both a practicing architect and a scholar, Robert A. M. Stern has distinguished himself through his dual role as a designer of postmodern and neo-traditional buildings and as a historian who foregrounds the relationship between architecture, politics, and society.