APPLETON & CO. (Publisher, 19th Century) “THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE WILKINS KENDALL, 1851.

APPLETON & CO. (Publisher, 19th Century) “THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE WILKINS KENDALL, 1851. Portfolio includes original outside green portfolio holder with gold embossed title, 52 page text which includes a map of the Operations of the American Army in the Valley of Mexico in August and September, 1847, uncolored. A complete set of twelve colored lithographs. This set includes scenes titled “The Battle of Palo Alto”; “The Capture of Monterey”; “The Battle of Buena Vista”; “Bombardment of Vera Cruz”; “Battle of Cerro Gordo”; “The Battle of Contreras”; “The Battle of Churubusco”; “Molino Del Ray-Attack Upon the Molino”; “Molino Del Ray – Attack Upon Casamata”; “Storming of Chapultepec Pillow’s Attack”; Storming of Chapultepec Quitman’s Attack”; and “General Scott’s Entrance into Mexico”. This portfolio is the most beautiful 19th Century publication relating to the early history of Texas. The lithographs are based on paintings by Carl Nevel and written by George Wilkins Kendall who was editor of the New Orleans Picayune and was America’s first war correspondent. The printing was done by Lemercier, one of the finest lithographers in Paris. NOTE: Disney is in production of the movie “Alamo” which will regenerate interest in the history of Texas and its role in American development. SIZE: Text is 23-1/2” h x 17-1/2” w. Print size is 17-1/2” x 23-1/4”. CONDITION: This portfolio is in remarkably fine condition. A couple of prints have foxing but overall the colors are crisp and the images are detailed and clear. The text have some spots but again, in very good condition. Binding of outside jacket has some deterioration but is intact. 9-94832 (14,000-18,000)

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
	52	$16,100.00	APPLETON & CO. (Publisher, 19th Century) “THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE WILKINS KENDALL, 1851. Portfolio includes original outside green portfolio holder with gold embossed title, 52 page text which includes a map of the Operations of the American Army in the Valley of Mexico in August and September, 1847, uncolored. A complete set of twelve colored lithographs. This set includes scenes titled “The Battle of Palo Alto”; “The Capture of Monterey”; “The Battle of Buena Vista”; “Bombardment of Vera Cruz”; “Battle of Cerro Gordo”; “The Battle of Contreras”; “The Battle of Churubusco”; “Molino Del Ray-Attack Upon the Molino”; “Molino Del Ray – Attack Upon Casamata”; “Storming of Chapultepec Pillow’s Attack”; Storming of Chapultepec Quitman’s Attack”; and “General Scott’s Entrance into Mexico”. This portfolio is the most beautiful 19th Century publication relating to the early history of Texas. The lithographs are based on paintings by Carl Nevel and written by George Wilkins Kendall who was editor of the New Orleans Picayune and was America’s first war correspondent. The printing was done by Lemercier, one of the finest lithographers in Paris. NOTE: Disney is in production of the movie “Alamo” which will regenerate interest in the history of Texas and its role in American development. SIZE: Text is 23-1/2” h x 17-1/2” w. Print size is 17-1/2” x 23-1/4”. CONDITION: This portfolio is in remarkably fine condition. A couple of prints have foxing but overall the colors are crisp and the images are detailed and clear. The text have some spots but again, in very good condition. Binding of outside jacket has some deterioration but is intact. 9-94832 (14,000-18,000) 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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