SMITH, JOHN RUBENS. 1775-1849. Old Boston. Boston: Smith, Knight & Tappan, 1857-1858. — MASSACHUSETTS: BOSTON SCENES.

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Estimate: $1,200–$1,800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Exploration and Travel, featuring Americana. Part II - Online sale, Online, New York · 25 September 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-811056
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Massachusetts: Boston Scenes., SMITH, JOHN RUBENS. 1775-1849. Old Boston. Boston: Smith, Knight & Tappan, 1857-1858. Bonhams, 25 Sep 2018, lot 30. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-811056.

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Massachusetts: Boston Scenes., SMITH, JOHN RUBENS. 1775-1849. Old Boston. Boston: Smith, Knight & Tappan, 1857-1858. Bonhams, 25 Sep 2018, lot 30. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-811056.

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