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AFTER THOMAS POWNALL, VIEW OF
AFTER THOMAS POWNALL, VIEW OF BOSTON(British, 1722-1805)
A View of the City of Boston the Capitol of New England/Drawn on the spot by his Excellency, Governor Pownal 1757, engraving on wove paper, sheet 9-1/4 x 19-3/4 in.; painted wood frame, 17-1/2 x 28 in.
Note: This is a later version of Pownall's view, published in Drake's History and Antiquities of Boston.
Condition:
hinged in, with folds as issued, light toning and foxing
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2 MFA BOSTON BROAD COLLECTIONS
2 MFA BOSTON BROAD COLLECTIONS EXHIBITION POSTERS Boston, Massachusetts,2002Two street lamp posters for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibition "Jasper Johns to Jeff Koons: Four Decades of Art from the Broad Collections". Each decorated on verso, one with a Roy Lichtenstein the other with an Andy Warhol self portrait series.
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John Carwitham/ Engraver "A
John Carwitham/ Engraver "A South-East View of the City of Boston in North America" hand-colored copper engraving published by Bowles and Carver London "J. Whatman/ Turkey Mill/ 1819" paper image including text 11 1/4 in. 17 1/4 in. sheet 12 3/4 in. x 18 1/4 in. Note: Based on the original drawing by William Burgis this fourth and final state of the scarce print has "Great Town" replaced by "City" in the title. Reference: Deak Picturing America pg. 86; Stokes and Haskall American Historical Prints pg. 14.
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VIEW OF BOSTON IN 1848 BY EDWIN
VIEW OF BOSTON IN 1848 BY EDWIN WHITEFIELD (ENGLAND/AMERICA 1816-1892). Boston: Whitefield and Smith 1848 lithograph on paper. Published as number 9 in Whitefield's Original Views of North American Cities. Imperfections. 23''h. 45''w. (sight) matted and framed 32 1/4''h. 52 1/4''w. Stains some toning large tear.
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OOC - Young Blonde Girl Standing in
OOC - Young Blonde Girl Standing in Summer Field initialed lr 'ATW' circa 1890 Boston school in deep cove gilt gesso frame SS: 11 1/2'' x 17 1/2'' OS: 18'' x 24'' painting is good repairs to frame.
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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BOSTON, MA
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BOSTON, MA AND CHRIST CHURCH, ALEXANDRIA, VA, TWO UNFRAMED HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGSInstitute of Technology, Boston, MA and Christ Church, Alexandria, VA, Two Unframed Hand-Colored Engravings
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Two hand colored engravings after
Two hand colored engravings after J.W. Woodward. Includes ''City of Boston'' and ''City of Providence''. Both are engraved by E.P. Brandard after J.D. Woodward. Framed matted and under glass in gold and black tone frames. Condition: minor discoloration to paper white spots to lower margins on first engraving and upper margins on second minor wear to frames see images. Each measures 7'' tall x 10'' wide (sight) and 12.25'' tall x 15.5'' wide (frame). Total weight 4.1 lbs.
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Arthur Clifton Goodwin
Arthur Clifton Goodwin (American/New Hampshire, 1864-1929) "Boston From M.I.T.", oil on canvas, 14" x 18", signed lower left, retains gallery label en verso "Arvest Galleries, Inc., Boston, Mass.", signed in pencil on stretcher verso. Framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann. Accompanied by the original bill of sale from Arvest Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 23, 1985.
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ATTRIBUTED TO MICHELE FELICE
ATTRIBUTED TO MICHELE FELICE CORNĂˆ (AMERICA/FRANCE/ITALY, 1752-1845), "THE BRIGH ATTALANT OF BOSTON, CAPT. TAYLOR DEPARTING FROM NAPLES 1800"., WATERCOLOR, 12.5" X 16.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 21.5" X 26.5".ATTRIBUTED TO MICHELE FELICE CORNĂˆ, America/France/Italy, 1752-1845, "The Brigh Attalant of Boston, Capt. Taylor Departing from Naples 1800". Unsigned. Dimensions: Watercolor, 12.5" x 16.5" sight. Framed 21.5" x 26.5".
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(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON:
(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 182 POSTCARDS EARLY 20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 182 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Nice, clean representation of typical views and subjects. Includes: Harrison Avenue (Chinatown), Rotograph of "The Vendome" and Commonwealth Avenue, several "T" Wharf views, Bug Light, "Scene In North Square", "Old Corner Book Store", "City Point. So. Boston", Washington Street (Newspaper Row), Lawley's Yacht Basin, City Point Life Saving Station, very busy School Street scene, two Tucks, Tremont Street with Subway Entrances and more. Provenance: A private New Bedford, Massachusetts collection.
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DIMETRIOUS ATHAS (MASSACHUSETTS,
DIMETRIOUS ATHAS (MASSACHUSETTS, CONTEMPORARY), "THOMAS E. LANNON CHASING ATLANTA - MAYOR CUP GLOUCESTER"., OIL ON BOARD, 18" X 24". FRAMED 24" X 30".DIMETRIOUS ATHAS, Massachusetts, Contemporary, "Thomas E. Lannon Chasing Atlanta - Mayor Cup Gloucester". Signed and dated lower left "Athas". Dimensions: Oil on board, 18" x 24". Framed 24" x 30".
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"COLTON'S BOSTON AND ADJACENT
"COLTON'S BOSTON AND ADJACENT CITIES." MAP 19TH CENTURY 17" X 14" SIGHT. FRAMED 23" X 20"."COLTON'S BOSTON AND ADJACENT CITIES." MAP, 19th Century, From Colton's General Atlas, 1855. Dimensions: 17" x 14" sight. Framed 23" x 20".
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(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - "A" AND
(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - "A" AND "B" TOWNS: 107 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - "A" AND "B" TOWNS: 107 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Includes 59 "A" towns and 48 "B" towns. Early views of Amherst, Attleboro, Ayer (Camp Devens), Athol, Auburndale, Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Berkshire Hills, Bradford, Bernardston, Becket, Brockton and more.
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BOOK, ATLANTIC COAST; PILOT
BOOK, ATLANTIC COAST; PILOT BOSTON TO NEW YORK,QUARTO, SECOND EDITION, WASHINGTON 1880, LEATHER BINDING WITH MARBLEIZED BOARDS, 621 PAGES. APPROXIMATELY 39 PULLOUT MAPS TO INCLUDE MINOT LIGHT, BOSTON BAY & HARBOR, PROVINCETOWN, ENTRANCE TO NANTUCKET SOUND, GULF OF MAINE, BUZZARDS BAY, LONG ISLAND SOUND, ENTRANCE TO NEW YORK BAY AND OTHERS. ALL MAPS APPEAR TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND PRESENT. THE TEXT SHOWS LIGHT FOXING, SPINE AND BOARDS ARE SCUFFED AND WORN.
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9 BOOKS RELATED TO BOSTON, MASS
9 BOOKS RELATED TO BOSTON, MASS TO INCLUDE:4 LEATHER BOUND BOOKS TITLED "THE MEMORIAL HISTORY OF BOSTON", EDITED BY JUSTIN WINSOR, JAMES OSGOOD & CO, BOSTON, 1882, OCTAVO, GILDED PAGE ENDS. VOLUME ONE HAS 596 PAGES, NICE ILLUSTRATIONS, SLIGHT SCUFFING TO BOARDS. VOLUME TWO HAS 577 PAGES, SLIGHT SCUFFING, MINOR TEARS TO THE EDGE OF 30 PAGES. VOLUME THREE HAS 691 PAGES, GOOD CONDITION. VOLUME FOUR HAS 713 PAGES, LOOSE FRONT BOARD WITH MINOR SCUFFING. ALONG WITH 3 CLOTH BOUND BOSTON ALMANACS, 1847 WITH MAP, 1862, 1869. 5 1/2" X 3 1/4". MAP OF BOSTON SHOWS SEPARATION AND STAINING. 1869 AND 1847 HAVE LOOSE SPINES. BOOKS ARE IN OVERALL FAIR CONDITION. ALSO A LEATHER BOUND BOOK TITLED " A GAZETTER OF MASSACHUSETTS", BOSTON 1847, 444 PAGES, SOME STAINING AND FOXING, SCUFFED BOARDS, OCTAVO. LAST IS A PAPER BOUND PAMPHLET TITLED "NATIONAL PEACE JUBILEE", 1869, BOSTON, SHOWS TEARS AND WEAR.
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(2) Medals: Boston Spring Meet &
(2) Medals: Boston Spring Meet & Worcester 1892.
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ATWATER Jane (American 20th C):
ATWATER Jane (American 20th C): ''Blue Hills'' Acrylic on Canvas 44'' x 44'' signed titled verso metal thin edge frame.
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Large framed and matted engraved
Large framed and matted engraved print "Boston" engraved by C. Mottram (after). 29.5"x42.5"
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ARTHUR CLIFTON GOODWIN
ARTHUR CLIFTON GOODWIN ILLUMINATED BOSTON PAINTING Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire,1864-1929Impressionist depiction of a Boston street speckled with people walking at dusk. Goodwin was a plein air urban scene painter and self taught following the Ashcan School led by Robert Henri and gained recognition from other famous artists including John Singer Sargent, Mrs. Jack Gardner, and John T. Spaulding.
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AFTER J. HILL, ENGRAVED BY C.
AFTER J. HILL, ENGRAVED BY C. MOTTRAM, VIEW OF BOSTON, COLOR ENGRAVING, FRAMED, 39-1/2 X 51-3/4 INAfter J. Hill, Engraved by C. Mottram, View of Boston, Color Engraving, Framed, 39-1/2 x 51-3/4 in
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ATTRIB. A. GOODWIN IMPRESSIONIST
ATTRIB. A. GOODWIN IMPRESSIONIST BOSTON PAINTING Arthur Clifton GoodwinMassachusetts, New York, New Hampshire,1864-1929Attributed to Arthur Clifton Goodwin depicting a Boston waterfront with traditional brick architecture.Oil on boardBoard 24" x 20",Frame 29" x 25"From the collection of a Providence, Rhode Island gentleman.
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(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON:
(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: EXCEPTIONAL LOT OF 81 POSTCARDS EARLY 20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: EXCEPTIONAL LOT OF 81 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Real photos: men's athletic team "Th...Section Boston Schwaber Verein", Mutual National Bank, Tea Department of Delano, Potter & Co., Inc.", "U.S.S. Androscoggin" (Aug. 4, 1912), "Ward in Elk's Building, U.S.A. General Hospital No. 10", "Whitman's New England Dances" with orchestra and schedule. Also: "Exterior of Braves Field Home of the Boston Nationals" (colored lithograph), Mr. & Mrs. William H. Morgan with "The Little Church on Wheels, Inc.", several restaurant interior views, Jordan Marsh Company's "Women's Rest Room For Fellow Workers", rifle drill at Commonwealth Pier, real photo of U.S. Fisheries Association Convention at Boston Fish Pier (Aug. 10th to 13th, 1927), two Hotel Touraine interior views, T. Wharf with advertising for McPhail Piano Co., library with figures at "Mass. Knights of Columbus Service Men's Club", Hotel Bradford Circus Room, Adams & Swett "Rug Cleansers", interior scene at King Co. Restaurant, Rotograph of North Station, two Burdett College cards, "New England Fuel & Transportation Co." with fleet listed, Annual Convention of American Philatelic Association and much more.
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ARI HAUBEN STOP STARING AT MY TUSKS
ARI HAUBEN STOP STARING AT MY TUSKS LITHOGRAPH Massachusetts,ContemporaryDepicts a large elephant with newspaper skin surrounded by bright green brocade patterned background. Hauben's work can be found throughout the city of Boston and was featured during the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's grand opening of the Art of Americas Wing.
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(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON:
(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 187 POSTCARDS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 187 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Nice, clean representative views and subjects. Includes: several Detroits, Rotograph of fishing vessels at "T" Wharf, East Boston ferry, Winter Street scene with Orpheum, several "T" wharf views, "Old Home Week Parade...Aug. 3rd, 1907", Boston Chamber of Commerce card, Boston Floating Hospital, Rotograph of "The Stadium, Soldiers Field" and more. Provenance: A private New Bedford, Massachusetts collection.
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[Americana Autographs] Two items
[Americana Autographs] Two items written by Daniel Webster 1) ALS Boston April 11 1831 to Philip Hone on unidentified social matter; 2) ANS dated Saturday 3 o'clock [1841] asking political advice of Philip Hone Estimate $ 300-400
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Hand-colored map "Vue de Boston"
Hand-colored map "Vue de Boston" c.1775 Grave par Francis Xau Habemann. 13.25"x18.25"
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BOSTON AND MAINE EPHEMERA,
BOSTON AND MAINE EPHEMERA, TIMETABLE AND MENU
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OOB - 'Boston Bay' by George Curtis
OOB - 'Boston Bay' by George Curtis (MA 1829-1881) signed lr and dated 1879 titled verso in his hand a nocturnal scene with two sailing boats and a steam/sail ship underway in period gilded frame SS:10'' x 14'' OS: 13 3/4'' x 17 3/4'' cleaned very li
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[New England] Collection of over 35
[New England] Collection of over 35 titles with emphasis on Massachusetts including: Coffin Old Times in the Colonies; Abbott Old Paths and Legends of New England; Thwing The Crooked and Narrow Streets of Boston Estimate $ 200-300
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FRANZ XAVER HABERMANN (GERMAN,
FRANZ XAVER HABERMANN (GERMAN, 1721-1796), TWO UNUSUAL ANTIQUE OPTIC VIEWS OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Hand-colored engravings on laid paper, 18th century, with identifying text in German and French beneath images, scenes depict imagined views of British soldiers in Boston, which has been exaggerated to look more like a European city, in uniform framing.
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AFTER F. H. LANE, "VIEW OF BOSTON
AFTER F. H. LANE, "VIEW OF BOSTON HARBOR", BLACKand white engraving by T. Moore Lithography, Boston. Dedicated to the Tiger Boat Club. 19th c. Hand signed by the lithographer T Moore, lower right. 18 1/2" x 24", overall with frame 20 3/4" x 27". Not laid down, shows tears and repairs in bottom corner. Image is in good condition.
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(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - ATHOL
(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - ATHOL THROUGH AYER: 64 POSTCARDS EARLY 20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - ATHOL THROUGH AYER: 64 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Main St. and West Main St. Athol (photos), Athol Fair Grounds, Entrance to Brooskide Park, Geo. A. Downey Girls Camp, Union Station, Bates Bros. Wallett Shop, "Harvey's Maple Lodge", Orange Hall, Webbs Block, interior view of L.S. Sterrett Co., three Attleboro railroad station cards, No. Attleborough views, Auburndale Boathouse By Moonlight, Police Station (Norumbega Park), The Brett Farm Home "For Unfortunate Girls" (Avon), "SW. Luth. Orphans' Home, Avon", "Ye Old Camp Stevens Tea House" (photo-Ayer), two differing photos of Barracks at Camp Devens being built and Main St. Ayer (photo). Provenance: The Estate of Hilary Bamford.
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OOB - 'Boston Bay' by George Curtis
OOB - 'Boston Bay' by George Curtis (MA 1829-1881) signed lr and dated 1879 titled verso in his hand a nocturnal scene with two sailing boats and a steam/sail ship underway in period gilded frame SS:10'' x 14'' OS: 13 3/4'' x 17 3/4'' cleaned very li
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PRINT, PAUL REVERE After Paul
PRINT, PAUL REVERE After Paul Revere (American, 1735-1818), "The Town of Boston in New England and Brittish Ships of War Landing their Troops! 1768," circa 1770, engraving, without publishing, on laid paper, plate: 8"h x 12.25"w, sheet: 9"h x 13.5"w. Provenance: Estate of Joanna Barnes and Jack Warner (Santa Barbara, California). Ms. Barnes was a Hollywood film actress featured in movies such as "Auntie Mame (1958)" and "The Parent Trap (1961)". Mr. Warner was a prominent architect.
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TWO FRAMED MAPS OF BOSTON1) Town of
TWO FRAMED MAPS OF BOSTON1) Town of Boston''. An 1835 copy of a 1722 map. Engraved by George G. Smith. 17'' x 22'' sight. 2) ''A New & Complete Map of the City of Boston''. Published by Nathaniel Dearborn in 1848. 18'' x 15'' sight.''
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John Stobart (American, b 1929)
John Stobart (American, b 1929) "Boston, Long Wharf by Moonlight in 1985", offset lithograph, pencil signed "John Stobart", edition 683/750, 20-1/2" x 32-1/4" image, framed 33-1/2" x 43", very good condition