Raoul VARIN / Chicago in 1833 at the junction of the north and south 1928

Description: Chicago in 1833 at the junction of the north and south branches of the Chicago River Author: VARIN, Raoul (1865-1943) Title: Chicago in 1833 at the junction of the north and south branches of the Chicago River Publication: Chicago: A. Ackermann & Son Inc., 1928 Description: Aquatint print. Folio (15½" X 12"). Good plus. Trimmed, though outside the plate mark, which is strong; moderately age toned and lightly soiled, with a touch of spotting and minor scuffing. Though trimmed and somewhat darkened, this remains a fairly attractive example of this heavy stock print "Engraved in aquatint for Mr Ernest Byfield," signed "R. Varin" in bold pencil at lower right. Charming scene depicting this river flowing parallel the foreground, one branch bisecting the scene as it recedes into the horizon. Log structures grace each side, several pairs of men mill about, a woman plays with a boy, two chaps fish at the river's edge while three figures row a boat in the distance. Faintest of green tinting to the background trees. This French artist and engraver produced quite a few well-regarded Chicago city scenes, while this example shows the Windy City in its earliest days. Seller ID: 46426 Subject: Prints & Photographs Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. We operated as an open shop from 1991-2014 in historic Galena, Illinois, and have transitioned to by appointment, mail order and book fairs. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Terms & Shipping All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. In order for the shipping discount on combined purchases to be applied, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Books ship via USPS Media Mail with tracking. Expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail can be requested. Please contact us for a quote before making your payment. Autographs, Maps and Ephemera always ship via USPS First Class or Priority. The default shipping charge is for Priority Flat Rate. For reduced shipping on very small items, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING We ship internationally using eBay's International Shipping Program. Autographs Guarantee We are professional, full-time autograph dealers with nearly 30 years' experience buying and selling, authenticating and providing appraisal services. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in Autograph Collector magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for Manuscripts (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as Fine Books and Collections.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 180 USD

Location: Galena, Illinois

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