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Auction 112, Lot 259

"Bird's-Eye View from the Summit of Mt. Washington; White Mountains, New Hampshire. Issued by the Passenger Department of Boston & Maine R.R.", Walker, George H. & Co.

Subject: New Hampshire

Period: 1902 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
24 x 24 inches
61 x 61 cm
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Stunning and unique circular view that is a beautifully colored chromolithograph. Presented in a very unique format the map names 189 places that are visible from the summit of Mt. Washington. Details the Summit House and the railroad leading to it. Folds into original pictorial wrapper printed in blue ink. A rare piece for which we can find no references.

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Condition: B

Beautiful impression and color. Some fold splits, else fine.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $275

Closed on 9/28/2005

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