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Auction 157, Lot 789

"Views and Viewmakers of Urban America - Lithographs of Towns and Cities in the United States and Canada, Notes on the Artists and Publishers, and a Union Catalog of Their Work, 1825-1925", Reps, John W.

Subject: References

Period: 1984 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
9.3 x 12.4 inches
23.6 x 31.5 cm
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This huge reference book is subtitled "Lithographs of Towns and Cities in the United States and Canada, Notes on the Artists and Publishers, and a Union Catalog of their Work, 1825 - 1925." It is the definitive work on the subject of separately published city views of the United States and Canada with over 4,400 referenced including their sizes, dates of publication, titles, artists, lithographers, and publishers. 570 pages with copious numbers of plates in both black and white and color. Published by University of Missouri Press. Hardbound in red cloth with gilt title on spine. Pictorial dust jacket.

References:

Condition: A

Contents fine with just a hint of wear to the covers and a short tear on the dust jacket.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $130

Closed on 5/4/2016

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