Historic Boston hand colored engravings published during the 1800’s tell a great American History story. The scenes below were depicted at the time the events actually happened. These are not reproductions but original illustrations for periodicals such as Harper’s Weekly and Gleason’s Pictorial Magazine.
Hang up this antique navigation chart of historic Boston Harbor from 1866.
Important Historic Boston Hand Colored Engravings
These are the actual images people were seeing and reading nationwide, and Internationally. Beautiful professional water coloring has been added to some of the images seen below, enhancing the look of the antique engraving. This is historic art & pertinent artwork for antique homes and collectors of American History alike… Call Anne at 413-245-4197 to discuss your order.
Bird’s Eye View of Boston and it’s Environs, June 22, 1872. $85. 
250th Anniversary of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston, June 9, 1888. $30. 
An American Poet’s Home-Henry W. Longfellow, November 10, 1877. $40. 
Corner of Washington and Boylston Streets, Boston.-The Old Boylston Market, 1857. $65. 
The Foreign Exhibition at Boston, Massachusetts, August 25, 1883. $50. 
Visitors to the Top of Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, June 26, 1875. $185. 
The New Post-Office and Sub-Treasury Building, Boston, Massachusetts, February 5, 1870. $75. 
Boston Common, September 17, 1877. $95. 
The Great Boston Horse Exhibition at the Agricultural Fair in Boston, October, 1856. 16×22″ $125. 
The Floods in Boston, February 27, 1886. $40. 
Inauguration of the Statue of Franklin, Court Square, Boston, September 17, 1856. 15×21 1/2″ $150.
Published During the 1800’s
Historic Boston: Beacon Hill “The Senator from Massachusetts Interrupts!” April 10, 1897.
The Boston Army and Navy Monument, October 6, 1877. $60. 
Old South Church, 1872 Harper’s Weekly, December 7, 1872. 11″ x 16″ $85. 
Parade of the Boston School Regiment, Composed of Members of the City High Schools, June 2, 1888. $60. 
Boston Street Characters, c.1855. $45. 
The new Masonic Hall, Boston, Dedicated June 24, 1867. $60. 
Massachusetts-A Sunday Evening Concert in the Parker Memorial Hall, Boston, May 10, 1879. $75. 
View of the Navy Yard at Charlestown, Mass, From Copp’s Hill, in Boston, c.1856. $50. 
Club House, Corner of Beacon and Park Streets, Boston, May 26, 1855. $60. 
Boston Police and Court House, c.1855. $50. 
NYC, Artillary Company of Boston, October 13, 1883 $75. 
The Burned District, Before and During the Fire of Thanksgiving Day. December, 7, 1889. $150. 
Boston Scenes, Hand Colored Wood Engraving 1873. 7×10″ $60. 
Views in Boston, c.1870. $40. 
Midnight and Cornwallis is Laken!! 1879. $50. 
Bunker Hill, Gleason’s Pictorial, June 18,1853. $70. 
View from Boston Harbor and Interior of Fort Warren, December 7, 1861. $75. 
The New Public Library, Boston, 1894. $60. 
Map of Boston, 1889. $60. 
Quincy Market, Boston, 1882. $75. 
Old and New Dorchester, June 26, 1880. $75. 
The President’s Reception at the Boston and Roxbury Line, for Cleason’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, 1857. 11″ x 16″ $60. 
Grand Aquatic Excursion in Honor of President Filmore, on the Second Day of the Railroad Jubilee, 1851. $50. 
View of the Burning of Tremont Temple, from the Cupola of our Office, April 17, 1852. 11×15 1/2″ $60.
Pioneering Women Casting Votes in Boston in 1888!
Animated Antique Maps of Massachusetts & Historic Boston:
Animated Map of Cape Cod c.1930 published in Provincetown by Town Crier 14 wide x 12 high. $350. 
Animated Map of New England 1960? 9 1/2 x 13 1/2″ $30. shipped 
Vintage Map Of Nantucket. It is sold exactly the way it was found, unsure of the date. Measuring @ 9×14″ $150.
Map of The City and Vicinity of Boston, 1852
The city and vicinity of Boston Massachusetts from original surveys by J.C. Sidney Published by J.B. Shields 119 Hanover St. Boston 1852. 36″ x 40″ Damage to edges, water stains to top. A fabulous piece of Boston History $1600. Call Anne t 413-245-4197 to discuss this historic Boston map.
Map of The City and Vicinity of Boston, 1852 The city and vicinity of Boston Massachusetts from original surveys by J.C. Sidney Published by J.B. Shields 119 Hanover St. Boston 1852. 36″ x 40″ Damage to edges, water stains to top. $1600.
Map of The City and Vicinity of Boston, 1852 (Close Up 1) 
Map of The City and Vicinity of Boston, 1852
Boston history! Old scenes, views & maps. Authentic antique engravings of Boston, MA. Historic illustrations of Boston landmarks & events from the 1800’s. Historically important material from Harpers Weekly, Gleasons, Ballous & more. Phone: 413-245-4197 Email: anne@annehallantiqueprints.com
