Item number: NEW148
Hand Colored Woodcut Engraving
1872
Maker: Picturesque America.
Hand colored woodcut engraving of the city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from William Cullen Bryant's classic 1872 work, "Picturesque America." Includes a view of the Whale Back Lighthouse, Appledore Island, the Church on Star Island, and Star Island. Reverse of page includes text discussing Gloucester and a quote from Longfellow. This piece measures 9.5 x 6.5 inches and is in very good antique condition.
Item Number: NEW148