John William Hill (American, 1812-1879), New York, A Rare Proof

Hand-colored engraving and aquatint, 1855, published by F. and G. W. Smith, New York, published by C. Mottram, marked "Proof" lower left margin, framed.

DOA 36 x 55 1/2 in.

This is a rare proof of this monumental 19th-century New York City view.

Some faint toning, stains (particularly at right and some in sky), and several tears and small creases; not examined out of frame.