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Photography. Boxed ensemble of color chromoli

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Photography. Boxed ensemble of color chromoli
Photography. Boxed ensemble of color chromolithograph views, "Falls of Niagara and the Vicinity," Nelson's View-Books for Tourists, T. Nelson & Sons, London and Edinburgh. Probably c. 1860. Ornately blind-embossed glazed seafoam-green open-end paperboard case. In all, 18 charming views on matte cards, most 4 x 6 1/4 . Scenes include "Niagara Cast Iron Bridge," with early locomotive. Perhaps printers' retained samples, as several present in variants. A distinctive process, combining elements of mezzotint, chromo, and block printing. One with edge defects, box considerably worn but still displayable and charming, balance generally good to very good.