Vintage Posters
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 312
OLSEN, William (late 19th-early 20th century). Washington: The Beautiful Capital of the Nation.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$360
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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OLSEN, William (late 19th-early 20th century). Washington: The Beautiful Capital of the Nation. 1922/1923. Black and white bird's-eye view of the city "from a point of vantage east of the Congressional Library looking northwest, thus including the most attractive suburbs with the Capitol in the foreground." Includes a key for the location of all the public buildings and places of interest. Promotes the Baltimore and Ohio train line, America's and Washington's first railroad. Linen backed. 21 3/4 x 31 1/4".
Condition
B+. Original folds. Repairs to marginal tears. Minor staining and surface dirt.
Available payment options
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