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Auction 101, Lot 156

"Colton's Georgetown and The City of Washington The Capital of the United States of America", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: District of Columbia

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.7 x 12.7 inches
39.9 x 32.3 cm
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Fine plan of the city surrounded with three large engraved vignettes of The Capitol, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Institute. Names all major streets and buildings. Decorative scroll border. Published by Johnson and Browning, circa 1860.

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Condition: A

Couple of spots, but a good impression and fine color.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/4/2002

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