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"Map of Boston and Adjacent Cities", Colton, G.W. & C.B.

Subject: Boston, Massachusetts

Period: 1855 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

13 x 16 inches
33 x 40.6 cm

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A handsome and detailed plan of the city prior to filling in the Back Bay. Extends to include South Boston, Roxbury, Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, and East Boston. Names at least seven railroads and four bridges. Surrounded by a decorative border.

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Condition: A

Contemporary color with minor toning along the sheet edges.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/23/2025

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"Map of Boston and Adjacent Cities", Colton, G.W. & C.B.

Subject: Boston, Massachusetts

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13 x 16 inches
33 x 40.6 cm

A handsome and detailed plan of the city prior to filling in the Back Bay. Extends to include South Boston, Roxbury, Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, and East Boston. Names at least seven railroads and four bridges. Surrounded by a decorative border.

References:

Condition: A

Contemporary color with minor toning along the sheet edges.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/23/2025

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"Map of Boston and Adjacent Cities", Colton, G.W. & C.B.

Subject: Boston, Massachusetts

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13 x 16 inches33 x 40.6 cm

A handsome and detailed plan of the city prior to filling in the Back Bay. Extends to include South Boston, Roxbury, Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, and East Boston. Names at least seven railroads and four bridges. Surrounded by a decorative border.

References:

Condition: A

Contemporary color with minor toning along the sheet edges.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/23/2025

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13 x 16 inches
33 x 40.6 cm