Henry Collins Brown (1862–1961) was a Scottish-born New York historian, lecturer, and author, and the founder of the Museum of the City of New York. He arrived in New York at the age of 13. After working as an advertising salesman, traveling throughout New York City, he became a journalist for The Sun, writing about the city's history as well as its buildings. Brown also wrote several books about New York's history, and was the editor of Valentine's Manual. Brown was first married to Kate Ross (died March 1918). They had four sons and two daughters, including Kay B. Barrett. He married second Clara Brown Lyman on February 5, 1919; they resided at the New York Biltmore Hotel He was also known to have lived in Hastings-on-Hudson (See Wikipedia for more information)
*****The book is in good condition especially for its age (1927). There is a book plate on inside front board and another one on page where signature is located. Red dye on top edge is fading. Some fading on boards. Cracks open sporadically to pages but pages are no danger of falling out. Light toning. Some light scuffing and rubbing to edges. Signature page has some tearing near the edge. No dust jacket. There are no remainder marks, not ex-library. Any issues have been reflected in the pricing. Please see pictures for more information and detail.
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