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BOSTON

• BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS SILK ON LINEN
  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS SILK ON LINEN NEEDLEWORKBoston, Massachusetts silk on linen needlework memorial sampler , inscribed on eglomise mat Wrought at Mrs. Rowson's Academy by Miss Sophia Dudley 1815 , the tomb inscribed Sacred to the memory of Benjamin Dudley, obit March 16, 1814, et 21 , 21" x 19 1/2". In 1797, Susana Rowson left the theater world to found Mrs. Rowson's Academy for Young Ladies in downtown Boston and remained as head preceptress until 1822. Condition: Some losses to inscription on urn, otherwise very good condition.
• FINE DIORAMA OF THE SS "CITY OF
  FINE DIORAMA OF THE SS "CITY OF BOSTON"FINE DIORAMA OF THE SS "CITY OF BOSTON" , circa 1870s, a British iron-hulled single-screw passenger steamship of the Inman Line on her maiden voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia for Liverpool heading into sea, passing a lighthouse with dory, smaller vessel passing by the stern and a small skiff with sailor. The background decorated with vessels in the horizon, sea, sky and topography, harbor and dunes. Overall 19 ½ in. x 32 ¼ in. The City of Boston sailed from Halifax Nova Scotia for Liverpool January 28, 1870 commanded by Captain Halcrow. A violent gale and snowstorm took place two days after her departure and she never reached her destination and was never found. There were 191 people on board, including crew, prominent businessmen and military officers. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• RARE ENGRAVING A VIEW OF THE CITY
  RARE ENGRAVING A VIEW OF THE CITY OF BOSTON''Together with a printed map Sketch of the Battle of Bunker Hill by a British Officer. Published by George Smith June 17 1843. 14 x 21. Unframed. Engraving marked The Capital of New England in North America and Drawn on the Spot by his Excellency Governor Pownal 1757. 12 x 21. Unframed.''
• 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.
• BOSTON CITY POLICE MOTOR POOL
  BOSTON CITY POLICE MOTOR POOL MOTORCYCLE PLAQUE Massachusetts,20th CenturyCarved wood gilt wings sprouting from a black wheel mounted on a red shield.
• Large framed and matted engraved
  Large framed and matted engraved print "Boston" engraved by C. Mottram (after). 29.5"x42.5"
• IMPORTANT BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
  IMPORTANT BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORKImportant Boston, Massachusetts needlework, ca. 1780 , depicting two couples in front of a Georgian brick home with a young woman, leaping dog, and African American servant pouring glasses of wine, 17" x 17". An early typed note verso states that the needlework descended in the family of Revolutionary War General Christian Febiger (1749-1796). Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Overall very good condition. Provenance: Pennsylvania collector.
• Hand-colored map "Vue de Boston"
  Hand-colored map "Vue de Boston" c.1775 Grave par Francis Xau Habemann. 13.25"x18.25"
• 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.
• (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.
• 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.
• FINE BOSTON SCHOOL IMPRESSIONIST
  FINE BOSTON SCHOOL IMPRESSIONIST PORTRAIT PAINTING Massachusetts,19th CenturyImpressionist depiction of a young blonde girl dressed in white sitting in a field. The painting exhibits influence from the portrait work of Frank Weston Benson (1862-1951).
• 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.
• 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
• BOSTON SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A
  BOSTON SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN PAINTING MassachusettsLate 19th- Early 20th CenturyDepicts a smiling gentleman dressed in a brown suit with red tie and short brunette hair.
• (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.
• Hand-colored map c.1775 "Vue de
  Hand-colored map c.1775 "Vue de Boston" Grave par Francois Xau Habermann. 14.25"x19"
• BOSTON SCHOOL, LATE 19TH C. Woman
  BOSTON SCHOOL, LATE 19TH C. Woman Sleeping in Overstuffed Armchair, oil on canvas, unsigned, late 19th c. Boston School, she is depicted alongside a table, cabinet behind, a book having fallen from her dangling hand to the floor, in gold ribbed cove frame, OS: 20 1/2" x 17 1/2", SS: 16 3/4" x 13 3/4". Cleaned and relined, fine crazing.
• (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON:
  (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 103 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 103 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Notable buildings and views as well as: "The New Graves Light", The Mead House, The Hotel Essex, Club House at Suffolk Downs, YMCA Auditorium of Receiving Ship at Commonwealth Pier, Park St. Subway, Faneuil Hall interior, U.S.S. Constitution and more.
• (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.
• ANNA RICHARDS BREWSTER BOSTON
  ANNA RICHARDS BREWSTER BOSTON LANDSCAPE PAINTING Massachusetts, New York,1870-1952Impressionist architectural depiction of St. Botolph?s Church in Boson, Massachusetts. Brewster studied at the Cowles Art School in Boston under Dennis Bunker and later studied in New York with John LaFarge and William Merritt Chase.
• ROBERT DOUGLAS HUNTER (1928-2014,
  ROBERT DOUGLAS HUNTER (1928-2014, MASSACHUSETTS)Birds Eye View of Boston. 1999. Oil painting on canvas painting in a gilded frame depicting an aerial view of Boston Common and Massachusetts State house. Signed and dated lower left. Sight size: 19 1/2" x 11 3/4", overall with frame 25" x 17". Excellent condition.
• Boston Massachusetts silk on
  Boston Massachusetts silk on linen needlework memorial dated 1831 wrought by Louisa Nourse in memory of Jabes Frederick d. 1819 ... ?
• 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.
• "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".
• BOSTON SCHOOL PORTRAIT PAINTING
  BOSTON SCHOOL PORTRAIT PAINTING OF YOUNG WOMAN United States,Circa 1920Portrait of a young woman with long brown hair and red rosy cheeks wearing a black dress with red trim.
• Boston Ship Lithograph ''Flying
  Boston Ship Lithograph ''Flying Cloud'' 1925 image area 16'' x 23''.
• 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.
• 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.''
• 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
• JOHN STOBART (1929 - ,
  JOHN STOBART (1929 - , MASSACHUSETTS, FLORIDA)framed black and white lithograph depicting a 19th c. scene of Boston Harbor with the ship Northern Light at dock. Signed lower right. Sight size 14" x 31", overall with frame 22" x 39".
• 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
• 2 AMBROISE GARNERAY BOSTON
  2 AMBROISE GARNERAY BOSTON PHILADELPHIA ENGRAVINGS France1783-1857Includes "Vue de Boston" depicting the skyline from the harbor, and "Vue de Philadelphia" depicting the city's coastline.
• 19TH C. BOSTON HARBOR SCENE 20th c.
  19TH C. BOSTON HARBOR SCENE 20th c. rendering of 19th c. approach to the Charlestown Navy Yard from Boston Harbor, oil on board, unsigned, with four ships moored away, some hanging sail to dry, the monument and statehouse silhouetted to the left, in combed gold cove frame with linen liner, OS: 20 1/2" x 27 1/2", SS: 14" x 21". Good condition.
• 19C AMERICAN SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE
  19C AMERICAN SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE BRIDGE WC PAINTING MassachusettsDated 1857Impressionist landscape depicting the bustling city of Boston with Charles Street Jail visible across the Charles River, exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston exhibition "Boston 1630-1872."
• BOSTON, ENGRAVED BY C. MOTTRAM
  BOSTON, ENGRAVED BY C. MOTTRAM AFTER THE WATERCOLOR BY J.W. HILLBoston, engraved by C. Mottram after the watercolor by J.W. Hill image: 24 x 38 in., plate: 28 x 41 1/2 in., frame: 37 1/2 x 50 1/2 in. Provenance: Provenance: Property of a New England Collector. Condition: Overall good condition; text in lower margin appears slightly rubbed or over-cleaned.