Sold for:
$7,050
$7,050
Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) THE "LIGHTNING EXPRESS" TRAINS. "Leaving the Junction.," 1863, (Conningham, 3535). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 3/4 x 31 3/4 in., in a period molded mahogany frame with gilt liner. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, toning, edge nicks, margin stains, small margin edge tears. Note: This lithograph ranked no. 7 of the original "Best 50," and no. 13 of the "New Best 50" large folio. Provenance: Family descent from a retired Southern railroad worker.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-11-03
