Old World Auctions - Auction 145 - Lot 244 - [Lot of 4] Capitol of the United States, Washington [and] Washington, from the President's House [and] Washington, as it is Seen from the President's House... [and] The New Capitol (Washington)

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"[Lot of 4] Capitol of the United States, Washington [and] Washington, from the President's House [and] Washington, as it is Seen from the President's House... [and] The New Capitol (Washington)"

Subject: Washington, D.C.

Period: 1834-55 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

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Includes four small, early, attractive views of the United States capitol:

A. Capitol of the United States, Washington, by Carter, Andrews & Co., circa 1834 (8.4 x 5.8").

B. Washington, from the President's House, by H. Wallis/W. H. Bartlett, circa 1840 (7.2 x 4.8").

C. Washington, as it is Seen from the President's House Looking down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the Capitol in the Distance, circa 1848 (6.7 x 3.4").

D. The New Capitol (Washington), by Hermann J. Meyer, circa 1855 (6.4 x 4.3").

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Condition: B

There are scattered small spots in the image and light soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/12/2013

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