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Georgetown and the City of Washington. The Capital of the United States of America.

  • ARTIST: J. H. Colton

  • PUBLISHER: Published by G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving, handcolored,

    DATE: 1855 - 1872.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 3/4 x 15 5/8” (32.3 x 39.6 cm), plus decorative border and margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: Beautifully colored city plan of Washington, DC. Includes detailed city blocks, roads, and landmarks including the US Capitol, the Smithsonian, and the "President's House." With insets of the Capitol, Smithsonian Institution, and the original design for the Washington Monument. No. 28 in the Atlas, enclosed within Colton’s trademark strapwork border.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps