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Auction 148, Lot 250
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"United States Capitol", Johnson, A. J.

Subject: Washington, D.C.

Period: 1866 (dated)

Publication: New Illustrated Family Atlas

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.9 x 9.3 inches
37.8 x 23.6 cm
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This attractive engraving is the frontispiece to Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas. This view is based upon a photograph of the drawings of T.U. Walter and engraved by C.E. Loven that depicts the newly replaced and enlarged "wedding cake" style dome that is present today.

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Condition: B+

Light toning and scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $50

Closed on 2/19/2014

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