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10:00 AM PT - Dec 10th, 2008
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MEXICAN WAR -- Daniel Powers WHITING. Monterey, As seen from a house-top in the main Plaza . No. 1 of a Series. [WITH:] Valley towards Saltillo, from near the base of "Palace Hill," at Monterey . No. 3 of a Series. New York: G. & W. Endicott, 1847. Two hand-finished color lithographs (approximately 400 x 500 mm each). Both matted. Condition: minor repaired tears, the second with light mat burn and trimmed close but ample. rare mexican war views of monterey. These two views are from Whiting's Army Portfolio, originally published in only 24 sets with each containing only 5 prints. The Portfolio not only contains among the most beautiful views of the Mexican War, but is among the rarest American color plate books. Although Whiting intended to continue the series beyond five plates, his original drawings were lost aboard a steamboat that sank in the Mississippi. America on Stone, p. 175; Streeter Sale 275 (for the complete portfolio); Tyler, The Mexican War, pp. 24-45.ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images: 
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