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Auction 103, Lot 699

"Cities on Stone Nineteenth Century Lithograph Images of the Urban West", Reps, John W.

Subject: Reference Books

Period: 1976 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.2 x 9 inches
28.4 x 22.9 cm
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Beautiful exhibition catalog of 19th century lithographed western city views sponsored by the Amon Carter Museum. Includes a review of the historical origins of the bird's-eye city view, the early development of lithography and biographical details of the little-known city view artists. 99 pp., including a list of the 143 views included in the exhibition, 51 of which are reproduced in full-color. Hardbound in green linen, gilt title on spine, with original pictorial dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Book fine and clean. Dustjacket has some slight wear with a few small tears on back portion of jacket.

Estimate: $50 - $60

Sold for: $0

Closed on 6/11/2003

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