1585-09. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of the "View of Baltimore." with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by S. Fisher, and published by subscription in 1839 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. The engraving almost appears to depict a romantic Mediterranean port view.

1585-08. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of the “Battle Monument, Baltimore.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by H. Griffiths, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. The cornerstone was laid in September 1815 for this monument to the Baltimore defenders who lost their lives during September 12-13, 1814 at the Battle of North Point and the Bombardment of Fort McHenry.

1585-07. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of the “Washington's Monument, Baltimore.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by D. Thompson, and published by subscription in 1839 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. The cornerstone was laid in July 1815 for this, the earliest of the monuments to George Washington; the location is known as the Mount Vernon neighborhood.

1585-10. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of the “Viaduct on Baltimore and Washington Railroad.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by Henry Adlard, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. The Thomas Viaduct was designed by Benjamin H. Latrobe for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad where it crosses the Patapsco River near Elkridge and is the oldest stone-arch railroad viaduct in the United States.

1585-20. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “Black Mountain (Lake George.)” with later hand-coloring; drawn by T. Creswick after a sketch by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by Robert Wallis, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts Black Mountain on the eastern shore overlooking a steam boat and a stag that has been chased into Lake George by dogs.

1585-26. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “The Two Lakes and the Mountain House on the Catskills.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by J. C. Bentley, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. The Mountain House Hotel overlooking the Hudson Valley was built in 1824 and could be reached after a five hour stagecoach ride from Palenville(?) NY; it remained the prime New York state wilderness tourist destination until being eclipsed by the Adirondacks in the 20^th century.

1585-21. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “Rail-Road Scene, Little Falls. (Valley of the Mohawk.)” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by R. Sands, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicting an early railroad locomotive hauling passenger carriages with the town of Little Falls and the Mohawk River in the background.

1585-22. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “View of the Erie Canal Near Little Falls.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by J. T. Willmore, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts a dramatic view as the sun sets behind a high bluff above the canal.

1585-23. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “Lockport, Erie Canal .” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by W. Tombleson, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts an eastern view of the canal from the series of five locks that was the last great rise in elevation prior to Lake Erie.

1585-14. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “The Ferry at Brooklyn, New York.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by G.K. Richardson, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. The ferry is an early example of a steam powered boat.

1585-15. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “View from Gowanus Heights, Brooklyn.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by Henry Adlard, and published by subscription in 1839 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts the view west down to Gowans Cove.

1585-13. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “The Park and City Hall, New York.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by S. Lacey, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Activities include a marching militia company as well as numerous horse-drawn carriages.

1585-18. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “View of New York From Weehawken.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by Robert Wallis, and published by subscription in 1839 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts a view of southern Manhattan Island from the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.

1585-16. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “New York Bay. (From the Telegraph Station.).” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by Robert Wallis, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts the view looking north from the Staten Island location.

1585-17. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “Narrows from Staten Island.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by E. Finden, and published by subscription in 1837 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts a view of the future site of the Verrazanos-Narrows Bridge.

1585-24. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “View on the Susquehanna. (above Owego)” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by C. Cousen, and published by subscription in 1839 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts a valley with a small town above the river bank and two channels forming an island.

1585-19. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “View of the Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga.” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by T. A. Prior, and published by subscription in 1837 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Depicts the view to the southwest beyond the few remaining standing walls with the setting sun overlooking a number of small sailing boats.

1585-25. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “Trenton High Falls” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by C. Cousen, and published by subscription in 1838 and later included in “American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature” (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis. Named “Kauy-a-hoo-ra” (Leaping Water) by the Mohawk Indians; it was a popular tourist attraction in Oneida County NY.

1585-11. Antique Victorian Steel Engraving depiction of “Harpers Ferry. (From the Potomac side.)” with later hand-coloring; originally drawn by William Henry Bartlett, engraved by W. Radclyffe, and published by subscription in 1839 and later included in American Scenery: or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature (George Virtue: London, 1840) with letterpress descriptions by Nathaniel P. Willis.