(West Point) John Hinton. History and Topography… New York, 1838
$150.00
“Military School, West Point, N.Y.”
This view was included in John H. Hinton’s
History and Topography of the United States of North America
. Hinton’s travel book was first published in 1830. Its text and pleasing illustrations made the work so popular that it continued to be published in a variety of editions for over 30 years. The views were based upon the drawings and paintings of many well-known artists, some of whom, worked on the spot. They were engraved by accomplished engravers of the period. A beautiful view of what would become known as The White House.
8 x 15 inches.
Hand colored steel engraving.
Excellent condition.
1 in stock
