| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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1453
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$11,500.00
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CANADA SOUTHERN RAILWAY CHROMOLITHOGRAPH. Fabulous aerial perspective of Canada Southern railcars and locomotive set against a picturesque backdrop of Niagara Falls. Illustration is captioned “View of Canada Southern Train Passing Niagara Falls”. The view is taken from the Canadian side just above Horseshoe Falls looking towards the city of Niagara. The foreground of the litho has wonderful pedestrian imagery of couples walking, horse drawn wagons and a stagecoach. Lithographed by Chicago Litho Co., 85 Fifth Ave., Chicago. Includes original frame marked “C.S.RY.” at the bottom and has elaborate wheel-cut Victorian decorations at the mitered corners. SIZE: Overall: 33″ w x 23-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Overall age toning and a narrow band of water stain across the extreme bottom margin. 1-9187 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009 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. |