antique prints, maps and watercolors

(Saratoga Springs) Hinton, ca. 1834. $150.00

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"Piazza of Congress Hall, Saratoga Springs"

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 wonderful view of fashionably dressed people relaxing on the broad expanse of Congress Halls at the resort town.

8 x 15 inches.
Hand colored steel engraving.
Excellent condition.