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Bookstall on a city street, 1800s

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Bookstall on a city street, 1800s

Browsers at a sidewalk bookstall, 1800s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations

Media ID 5881666

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America Book British Business City Commerce England English Male Retail Shop Shopper Store Street Urban Book Seller Book Stall Customer Proprietor Rare Book Sales Second Hand Side Walk


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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of a 19th-century American city. The image showcases a vibrant bookstall on a city street, where browsers are engrossed in their search for literary treasures. Hand-colored and based on an illustration by E. A. Abbey, this woodcut perfectly captures the essence of a bygone era. The scene is filled with nostalgia as we witness men from all walks of life exploring the sidewalk bookstall. This snapshot into history highlights the importance of books and reading during that time period. The proprietor, an Englishman himself, stands proudly behind his collection of secondhand books, catering to every customer's unique taste. As we delve deeper into this vintage photograph, it becomes evident that this book stall was not just any ordinary store; it was a hub for intellectual exchange and commerce. It symbolizes our rich heritage and serves as a reminder of how traditional businesses shaped urban landscapes in the past. This artful depiction transports us across time and space to experience firsthand the sights and sounds of an early American bookstore. It reminds us that even in today's digital age, there is something magical about stepping into a physical shop filled with rare books waiting to be discovered - connecting us both to our own history and the wider world beyond North America's shores.

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