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The Aldine was published from 1868 until 1879 as "the art journal of America." Within its pages were fine commissioned images by such famous artists as Thomas Moran. Like other magazines of the period, The Aldine issued some separate prints as bonuses for subscribers, including this fine chromolithograph after Moran. Moran "expressed his entire satisfaction with this reproduction, pronouncing its accuracy, 'wonderful.'" $600

C.H. Wells. "Mount Vernon." Philadelphia: J.H. Byram, 1853. Chromolithograph, drawn on stone by J.H. Byram. Printed by F. Collins. 14 3/4 x 19 3/4. Some light stains in margins. A few repaired tears, some just into image. Overall, very good condition and appearance.

A handsome and unusual chromolithograph showing Mt. Vernon looking across the lawn towards the Potomac in the distance. C.H. Wells made the original drawing "on the spot and in colors," and the copyright is in his name, though Byram is listed as the publisher. An inset view of Washington's grave is in an oval inset in the title area. $450

In 1812, Philadelphia bookseller and publisher Moses Thomas purchased a monthly magazine entitled Select Reviews, engaged Washington Irving as editor, and renamed the publication The Analectic Magazine. Irving, his brother-in-law J. K. Paulding, Gulian C. Verplanck and, later, Thomas Isaac Wharton wrote much of the material, which concentrated on literary reviews, articles on travel and science, biographies of naval heroes, and reprints of selections from British periodicals. Illustration “was one of the magazine’s chief distinctions. Not only were there the usual engravings on copper, but some of the earliest magazine experiments in lithography and wood engraving appeared here. The plates were chiefly portraits, though some other subjects were used.” (Mott, A History of American Magazines)

• G. Fraser. "Boston." 1817. 3 x 4 5/8. Engraving by C.G. Childs. $275
• Charles Fraser. “View of Richmond, Virginia.” 1817. 3 1/8 x 4 5/8. Aquatint by John Hill. $275
• Charles Fraser. “Haddrils Point, near Charleston, S.C.” 1817. 2 7/8 x 4 1/2. Engraving by John Hill. $250

• Hugh Reinagle. “View of the Ruins of Ticonderoga Forts on Lake Champlain.” 1818. 3 1/2 x 5 3/4. Engraving by Gideon Fairman. [Illustrated above, left] VK OUT ON APPROVAL
• Richard G. Harrison. “A View of Fort McHenry and of the Entrance of the Harbour of Baltimore.” 1818. 3 3/4 x 6 1/2. Engraving by Richard G. Harrison. $275
• “Front Elevation of the Bank of the U.S. Designed by W. Strickland, Archt.” 1819. 3 7/8 x 7 1/8. Engraving by Kneass, Young & Co. $175

  
  

• [Birds’ Eye View Of the New Congress Hall, showing the plan of the Room and the position on the floor of the different members of the House of Representatives.] (Second page with numbered key of Representatives to go with plan). 1820. 4 5/8 x 6 6/8. $250
• “A back View of the Capitol, Washington.” 1820. 3 1/8 x 5 3/16. [Illustrated above, right] $275
• "Military Academy West point N.Y." 1820. 3 3/16 x 6 1/2. Engraving. $275
• "Falls of the Pedler Virginia." 1820. 5 15/16 x 3 15/16. Aquatint, attributed to Joseph Drayton. Hand colored. $225

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