[Americana] Livingston, M(ontgomery). Views from the Hudson

Rare Suite of Lithographic Views of the Hudson Valley

No place, no date (presumed New York, ca. early 1840s). Oblong folio. Comprising lithographic title-page and four lithographic plates, loose as issued. Includes four printed sheets with extensive research on the prints and artist, by Kenneth W. Maddox, Ph.D. Custom three-quarter crimson levant over brown cloth-covered board portfolio, illustrated circular cover label; repairs along edges of title-page; scattered wear and repairs to plates; scattered light soiling in margins. From the collection of William S. Reese and with his book-plate on inner front board of portfolio.

A rare suite of lithographic views of the Hudson Valley, by Montgomery Livingston. As no publisher is listed, Kenneth W. Maddox suggests that these lithographs were created privately for members of the Livingston family, and not for commercial publication. The four views comprise "From Snake Point Clermont"; "From the County Seat of R. Auchmuty Esq., Tivoli"; "From Clermont, E.P. Livingston"; and "Clermont, R.L. Livingston".

According to RBH, only this copy has ever been offered at auction; no copies listed on OCLC.

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

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Christie's, New York, The Private Collection of William S. Reese, Part Two, May 26, 2022, Sale 20529, Lot 177

From the collection of Justin G. Schiller

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