Catalog Archive
Auction 145, Lot 263

"A Map of Old Boston in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Presented by the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank",

Subject: Boston, Massachusetts

Period: 1929 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
24.3 x 18.4 inches
61.7 x 46.7 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This vivid pictorial map of the city of Boston was produced by the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank as a promotional item. The bank is located at the center of the map and is surrounded by the Park St. Church, Kings Chapel and Old State House. Drawn by Charles R. Capon. Folds into attractive self-wrappers with protective folder.

References:

Condition: A+

Bright, colorful example. Fine.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/12/2013

Archived