HENRY J. MEGAREY (Publisher, 19th Century) “VIEW NEAR FORT MONTGOMERY”.

HENRY J. MEGAREY (Publisher, 19th Century) “VIEW NEAR FORT MONTGOMERY”. Hand-colored aquatint shows a large raft with men aboard in the center of the Hudson river with two sailboats and rocky and tree lined hills. This is No. 22 of the Hudson River Portfolio. The Hudson River Portfolio is considered by many to be the greatest American color plate book of the Century. Published in the United States, it was a collaboration between the engraver, John Hill, and the artist, William Guy Wall. Housed in a mahogany molded frame with gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 18-1/4” x 24-1/2”. CONDITION: Vertical foxing line at center, some toning to margin. Otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame. 9-94839 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	243	$2,300.00	HENRY J. MEGAREY (Publisher, 19th Century) “VIEW NEAR FORT MONTGOMERY”. Hand-colored aquatint shows a large raft with men aboard in the center of the Hudson river with two sailboats and rocky and tree lined hills. This is No. 22 of the Hudson River Portfolio. The Hudson River Portfolio is considered by many to be the greatest American color plate book of the Century. Published in the United States, it was a collaboration between the engraver, John Hill, and the artist, William Guy Wall. Housed in a mahogany molded frame with gold liner. SIGHT SIZE: 18-1/4” x 24-1/2”. CONDITION: Vertical foxing line at center, some toning to margin. Otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame. 9-94839 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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