Washington DC antique lithographs and hand colored engravings depict a specific time and era in history of our American Capitol in the District of Columbia, United States. These old scenes and maps documented events and the progress of building of our Nation’s Capitol during the 19th Century.
Washington DC Assorted Maps, Antique Lithographs and hand colored engravings.
Washington DC National Capitol. Archival framing, hand colored wood engraving. 20 x27″ $450.
United States Capitol by Currier & Ives. Circa 1870. $800. 10″ x 14″ in Original Frame 15.5″ x 19.5″
City of Washington S. Augustus Mitchell. 1846. $300. 14″ x 17″
The White House Washington DC, City Hall. March 17, 1855. $95. 11″ x 15″
Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue Entrance to the Capitol, April 28 1866. $150.
Plan of the City of Washington the Capitol. 1874. $200. 12.25″ x 15″
The Principal Front of the Capitol Washington. $175. 6.75″ x 10.25″
The New Capitol Washington. Circa 1855. $95 As Is. 6.5″ x 9″
The Senate as a Court of Impeachment for the Trial of Andrew Johnson. April 11, 1868. $325.
Johnson’s Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia 1864. $275. 18″ x 26.5″
District of Columbia Geographical Map 1821 Carey and Lee. Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the District of Columbia 1821, Carey and Lee. $600. 17.25″ x 21″
1864 USCS Chart Potomac River. A superbly hand colored steel plate engraving published by the Unites States Coastal Survey in 1864. Superb condition and fabulous hand coloring. 25″ x 41.5″ $975.
Capitol of the United States, Washington. The old Dome of the Capitol. Beautiful steel plate engraving in excellent condition. Circa 1850. 8 x 10.5″ $225.
The United States Treasury. October 19, 1861. $85. 11″ x 16″
United States Treasury Department, State Department. December 15, 1866. $85. 11″ x 16″
Picturesque America Frontice Piece. 1873. $85. 9.5″ x 13″
Public Buildings in Washington. 1873. 9″ x 12″ $125.
A Scene in the Hall of Representatives Washington. April 6, 1861. 11″ x 16″ inquire.
Lady Clerks Leaving the Treasury Department. February 18, 1865. $75. 11″ x 16″
View of the City of Washington, from the Capitol. 1854. $85. 11″ x 16″
572ft High-Setting the Capstone at the Washington Monument. December 20, 1884. $100. 11″ x 16″
A View of the Patent Office Building, Washington City. 1853. $50. 11″ x 16″
United States Patent-Office Department, Washington DC. February 23, 1867. $40.
Colton Map Georgetown Washington Antique Map from 1855. A lightly hand colored steel plate engraving published in New York with vignettes of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington Monument and the Capitol. Excellent condition, 14×17 1/4″ $225.
Century Atlas Virginia 1902. A lovely antique map, in excellent condition from 1902. Each and every color was applied with individual limestone plates. 12×16″ $85.
Colton’s Virginia JohnsonBrowning 1855. Showing the states of West Virginia and Virginia as one sate of Virginia. A beautiful brightly hand colored steel plate engraving published in New York 1855. Superb condition and color. 14×17 1/2″ $350.
New Dome Capitol Washington 1886. A superior hand colored wood engraving from Frank Leslie’s Newspaper 1856. Excellent condition. $350.
Capitol Washington United States. A magnificent and important hand colored wood engraving, from the Illustrated London News 1859. Excellent condition. 11×16″ $350.
War Meeting Washington 1862, District of Columbia. An important piece of American History. Notice the Capitol’s Dome is unfinished. A hand colored wood engraving coming from Harper’s Weekly. Some wear, due to the importance of the event. 11×16″ $225.
Music Evening at the Capitol Grounds. July 23, 1870. Call for availability.
Legal Engravings from the 1800’s:
The antique legal scenes here are from illustrated newspapers which were sold during the 19th Century. The featured double page scenes brought to life events that were taking place in Washington DC when the depictions were published during the 1800’s. Wood engravings were the prolific way of producing pictures in the Nineteenth Century. Newspaper printing in the old days depended on readership and it was the illustrations like these that created demand for the newspapers. Sold by subscriptions, Harper’s Weekly, Frank Leslie’s Newspaper and the Illustrated London News were top weekly newspapers at the time. Each piece measures just about 16×22″
9685 1873 Old legal print Tichborne Trial $250.
9684 Thomas Nast Engraving from 1876 $250.
9686 1887 Old Legal Print Trial $250.
9688 1888 Old Engraving House of Commons in 1793 $150.
9687 1869 The Lobby of the House of Commons, 1869 $200.
Washington DC, Vintage Steel Engravings from the mid 19th Century
Washington DC… Old Meyers Views of Washington DC from 1854. These are old steel plate engravings produced in Germany published in 1854. Each old engraving measures 7×9″Click here to contact us.
9699 1854 Meyers Engraving Washington’s House Mount Vernon sold
9698 1854 Meyers Engraving Chamber of Representatives Washington $100.
9697 1854 Meyers Engraving Patent Office in Washington $100.
9696 Meyers Engraving The Presidents House Washington. Unavailable.
9695 1854 Meyers Engraving General Post Office Washington. SOLD.
9694 1854 Meyers Engraving Das Capitol in Washington $100.
Washington DC, Old Engravings, Illustrations of the Capitol Building
Washington DC 16×22″ Rare Old Engravings of the Capitol Building, published during the 1800’s for illustrated newspapers which were understood by all, as they had wonderful illustrations and scenes which were visual and beautiful to look at. Own and preserve a bit of American history when you decorate your home or office with one of the amazing antique prints of Washington DC.
Old Engraving of the Capitol Building in Washington DC $300.
1861 Engraving of the Dome of the Capitol, Washington DC $250.
1877 Old wood engraving measuring 16×22″ Entitled Our New President (Hayes)… $200.
9679 Birdseye View of Washington City, DC from 1869 $300.
US Senate. Rare Old Engravings of the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
These rare antique prints of the US Senate in Washington DC measure 16×22″ Call or email us at 413-245-4197 or email me at anne@annehallantiqueprints.com
9691The US Senate in Session in 1859. $250.
9692 US Senate Chamber 1873 $250.
9690 1868 Senate Impeachment Trial $250.
Washington DC: Scenes, Views. Old hand colored engravings. Legal material, Scenes of Capital Hill, the White House, US Senate. Washington DC is such an incredible bustling city. It was equally impressive in the 1800’s as can be seen in these Vintage views and illustrations. Old engravings of the US Senate, The Capitol Building, legal prints. What a great way to decorate an office or den. Historical antique views of our Nations Capital. We sell only authentic old engravings and lithographs so feel assured we are a top dealer with a world class collection of antique prints, including these highly desirable historical images pertaining to the District of Columbia..
