antique prints, maps and watercolors

(Newport Doorways) New York: Frank Leslie, 1884. $105.00

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Delightful hand colored wood engraved detailed depictions of distinctive doorways around Newport as recorded in 1884. Most are high style from the colonial period with fanlights and pilasters but a country barn is also included. 

This page with its illustration of enormous Newport residences was included in a section of the periodical fittingly entitled "Where Cottages are Palaces."

10 3/4 inches x 7 1/2 inches, sheet. 
Excellent condition save stain in side margin not evident when matted.