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Auction 108, Lot 184

"Georgetown and the City of Washington", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: District of Columbia

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication: Atlas of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.7 x 12.7 inches
39.9 x 32.3 cm
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Fine plan of the Capital surrounded with three large engraved vignettes of The Capitol, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Institute. Names all major streets and buildings. Decorative scroll border. Includes descriptive text page.

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Condition: A

Damp stains and a bit of foxing in margins, with a couple of insignificant spots in map.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/29/2004

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