Fifty glimpses of New York : fifty illustrations from recent photographs

Fifty Glimpses of New York: Fifty Illustrations from Recent Photographs is an uncommon early photo album published in 1893 by the Mercantile Illustrating Company in New York. The publication features fifty black-and-white photographic illustrations, which are presented as views of New York City from the late 19th century. The book is presented in an oblong 16mo format, and the images are arranged on the recto pages of the 47-page volume. This work serves as a documentary collection of contemporary urban scenes, capturing the atmosphere and architecture of New York during the era. It is an early example of a commercial publication dedicated to the visual documentation of contemporary city life through photographic reproduction.