Michelin, Francis (sold)
Francis Michelin (fl. 1830 - 1860) was a Boston and New York based lithographer and viewmaker active in the middle part of the 19th century. Michelin was an apprentice to Charles Hullmandel of Boston. Graduating from his apprenticeship he partnered with William Sharp in 1840 to establish a firm in Boston. He relocated to New York in 1844, where he is credited with introducing chromolithography.
Who discovered steam navigation in New York City?
Origin of Steam Navigation. 'Honor to whom Honor is due.' A View of Collect Pond and its Vicinity in the City of New York in 1793.
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This is an extremely scarce 1846 broadside issued by John Hutchings to promote the awareness of John Fitch as a pioneer of steam navigation. This broadside was issued in two formats - one about 50% smaller on this paper - apparently designed as a pamphlet, and this broadside example, on thick paper, with a much larger map, designed for framing and presentation. While the smaller version is common - the present map has never before been seen on the market. (more details)