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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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[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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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.
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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.''
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BRIAN COOLE (ENGLAND/AMERICA,
BRIAN COOLE (ENGLAND/AMERICA, 1939-), "BOSTON HARBOR"., OIL ON BOARD, 16" X 20". FRAMED 19.5" X 23.25".BRIAN COOLE, England/America, 1939-, "Boston Harbor". Signed lower right "Brian Coole". Titled on frame plaque. Dimensions: Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 19.5" x 23.25".
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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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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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3 PRINTS RELATED TO BOSTON TO
3 PRINTS RELATED TO BOSTON TO INCLUDE A COLOREDLITHOGRAPH "SOUTH BOSTON, 1859", J. F. A. COLE. SHEET SIZE 21 3/4" X 30". SHOWS SOME LOSSES IN SKY. SECOND IS A COLORED LITHOGRAPH "OLD WAREHOUSE - DOCK SQUARE, BOSTON" BY L. PRANG & CO., BOSTON. SHEET SIZE 14" X 17". SHOWS TANNING AND DISCOLORATION. THIRD IS HAND COLORED MAP "IMPROVEMENT OF THE BACK BAY, 1850", TAPPAN AND BRADFORD LITHOGRAPHERS. SHEET SIZE 15 3/4" X 19 3/4". SHOWS SEVERAL SLIGHT TEARS IN MARGIN AND 6 PROFESSIONAL REPAIRS. ALL UNFRAMED.
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BRIAN COOLE (UNITED
BRIAN COOLE (UNITED KINGDOM/AMERICA, B. 1939), BOSTON HARBOR., OIL ON ARTIST BOARD, 16" X 20". FRAMED 21.5" X 25.5".BRIAN COOLE, United Kingdom/America, b. 1939, Boston Harbor. Signed lower right "Brian Coole". Dimensions: Oil on artist board, 16" x 20". Framed 21.5" x 25.5". Provenance: A self-taught artist, Brian Coole is highly influenced by the work of Fitz Henry Lane.
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BRIAN COOLE (ENGLAND/AMERICA, B.
BRIAN COOLE (ENGLAND/AMERICA, B. 1939), "BOSTON HARBOR 1850"., OIL ON PANEL, 22" X 35.5". FRAMED 28.5" X 42.25".BRIAN COOLE, England/America, b. 1939, "Boston Harbor 1850". Signed lower right "Brian Coole" and titled lower center. Dimensions: Oil on panel, 22" x 35.5". Framed 28.5" x 42.25".
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24 PIECES BOSTON AND MAINE EPHEMERA
24 PIECES BOSTON AND MAINE EPHEMERA
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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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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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19th c. Boston rocker with original
19th c. Boston rocker with original stenciled village scene.
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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.
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19C BOSTON COFFEE HOUSE ADVERTISING
19C BOSTON COFFEE HOUSE ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH United States,19th CenturyAdvertisement for the Commercial Coffee House on the corner of Milk and Batterymarch Street, Boston, Massachusetts, printed by Lane & Scott's Lithographers (1844 to 1848).
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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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(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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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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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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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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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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Hand-colored map c.1775 "Vue de
Hand-colored map c.1775 "Vue de Boston" Grave par Francois Xau Habermann. 14.25"x19"
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(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON:
(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 103 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON: 103 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Notable views and buildings as well as: "1911 Joseph Breck & Sons Seeds", Copley Square, The Country Plate, Bunker Hill Monument (copper windows), Jordan Marsh Living Room, Don Orione Home, Rim Room at Somerset Hotel, The Sable Room at The Touraine, fishing fleet, Public Gardens, Hotel Kenmore and more.
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2 BOSTON ROCKERS2 Boston rockers, 1
2 BOSTON ROCKERS2 Boston rockers, 1 with stencil decoration, both well used.
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BRIAN COOLE (ENGLAND/AMERICA, B.
BRIAN COOLE (ENGLAND/AMERICA, B. 1939), SHIP IN BOSTON HARBOR., OIL ON BOARD, 16" X 20". FRAMED 23" X 27".BRIAN COOLE, England/America, b. 1939, Ship in Boston Harbor. Signed lower right "Brian Coole". Dimensions: Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 23" x 27".
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(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.
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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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19th c. Boston rocking chair.
19th c. Boston rocking chair. 15'' Seat Ht. 37'' Overall Ht.
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BOSTON ON THE LONDON & NORTH
BOSTON ON THE LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND, COLOR POSTER, FRAME: 42-7/8 X 27-3/4 INBoston on the London & North Eastern Railway of England and Scotland, Color Poster, Frame: 42-7/8 x 27-3/4 in
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MAP "PLAN OF BOSTON", CA 1867 BY
MAP "PLAN OF BOSTON", CA 1867 BY AUGUSTUSMITCHELL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, GOOD COLOR, MODERN MAT AND FRAME AND UV GLASS. SIGHT SIZE 12" X 10 1/2", OVERALL 17 1/2" X 15 1/2".
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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.
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(10) 19th/20th C Brass Boston
(10) 19th/20th C Brass Boston area stencils to include 'W.R Boynot and Co. 301 Boston' by Jacobs Bros. 216 No. Market Street, Boston, 5-3/4"L x 3-1/2"H, 'Patch and Roberts S833 Boston', by The Jacobs 10 No. Market St. Boston, 6-1/4"L x 3-1/4"H, 'Patch and Roberts H6 Boston', by Jacobs Bros. 26 No. Market St. Boston, 6"L, 'Patch and Roberts T 519 Biston', by Jacobs 10 No. Market St. Boston, 6-1/4"L, 'Joseph H. White and Son 530 7 Blackstone St. Boston', by Jacobs 10 No. Market St. Boston, 6-3/4"L, 'NP Ltd 117 Boston', 6-1/4"L, 'Atwood and Co. W 43 Boston', 7-3/4"L, 'Puritan Fruit Co. 794 Boston' by Jacobs 18 No. Market St. Boston, 7-1/4"L, 'H.E. Gustin Sons 360 Boston', 7"L and 'A.E.N Boston 23', 6"L
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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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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS STONEWARE
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS STONEWARE CROCKBoston, Massachusetts stoneware crock, early 19th c. , impressed Boston , within an incised banner, 10 1/4" h.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
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Early ''US Post Office Boston
Early ''US Post Office Boston Corners N.Y.'' sign. 40'' x 17''.