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Auction 177, Lot 209

"Birds Eye View of Casco Bay: Portland, Maine And Surroundings", Walker, George H. & Co.

Subject: Maine

Period: 1905 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
27.5 x 18 inches
69.9 x 45.7 cm
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A beautiful bird's-eye view of this picturesque region extends from Casco Bay in Portland, Maine, inland to Sebago Lake, with New Hampshire's Mt. Washington and the Crawford Notch in the distance. The vista extends to Lewiston, Harpswell, Freeport, and Gorham among the many communities shown. The routes between the islands that the Casco Bay ships ran at that time are noted (Casco Bay Lines ferry services are still active in this region). This attractive view folds into light blue paper wrappers (3.8 x 6.9") and was issued by Chisholm Brothers.

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Condition: A

A colorful example with a hint of pleasant light toning. Minor wear and soiling to paper wrappers.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/29/2020

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