Philadelphia, Pa.: Beck Engraving Co., 1908. [32] p.: illustrations; 19 x 25 cm. (7½ x 10 inches). Grey paper covers printed in brown, with an advertisement for C.F. Rumpp & Sons, manufacturers of fine leather goods, on the back cover. Former owner's name at head of front cover. William Birch originally published this famous series of Philadelphia scenes in 1800. They were particularly significant because they were the first published series of views of any American city. Today they present among the earliest images of Philadelphia. Scenes include many street scenes along Arch, Market, Walnut, and Chestnut streets between 9th Street and the Delaware River, as well as churches, the Bank of the United States and the Bank of Pennsylvania, the statehouse, the water works, and other public buildings. In Very Good- Condition: cover is lightly soiled and creased; corners are lightly creased throughout; pages are clean and tight.. Very Good-. Illus. by Birch, William .