The image is an illustration of a group of people walking together. There are six people in the image, all dressed in fashionable clothing and hats. The person on the left is wearing a red and black plaid coat and a top hat, while the person in the center is holding a cane. The background is a light blue color, and the title of the book, "People We Pass: Stories of Life of New York City" is written in white text on the right side of the image. The authors' names, "Harper & Brothers Publishers," are written in smaller text below the title. The illustration is done in a cartoon-like style, with bright colors and exaggerated features.