When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Antique Charles Magnus & Co. Pictorial Lettersheet – Louisville, Kentucky
Original 19th-century pictorial lettersheet featuring a detailed bird’s-eye panoramic view of Louisville, Kentucky, published by Charles Magnus & Co., 12 Frankfort Street, New York, circa 1858–1860.
The view depicts early Louisville along the Ohio River, with the city’s street grid, buildings, waterfront, boats and surrounding landscape. The print is titled “LOUISVILLE, K.Y.” and features beautiful period hand coloring.
Charles Magnus was a prominent 19th-century New York publisher particularly known for pictorial lettersheets and views of American cities. These illustrated lettersheets were early predecessors of the picture postcard and are collected today for their historical and visual significance.
An example of this same Louisville, KY view by Charles Magnus & Co. is held in the Library of Congress collection.
This example was purchased from The Old Print Gallery, Washington, D.C. and retains its Old Print Gallery provenance/identification.
Details:
* Original 19th-century pictorial lettersheet
* Louisville, Kentucky
* Charles Magnus & Co., New York
* Circa 1858–1860
* Hand-colored
* Bird’s-eye panoramic city view
* Historical Americana / Kentucky
* Old Print Gallery, Washington, D.C. provenance
* The same Louisville view is represented in the Library of Congress collection
