Rare Middleton, Strobridge & Co. Bird's Eye Lithograph

An early and exquisite Bird's Eye hand colored lithograph depicting the neighborhood of College Hill, Cincinnati in the 19th century. Published by Middleton, Strobridge & Co., framed size: 26" ht. x 38.25" wd.; plate size: 18.25" ht. x 32.25" wd.

Signed in plate by a lithographer/artist most likely under the employ of Middleton & Strobridge. Likely 1859-1877, which is when the firm carried the dual name Middleton & Strobridge, this example is exceptionally rare, and is not represented in the Collections of the Cincinnati Art Museum, the largest repository of Strobridge impressions.
Condition Report: Vertical toning sue to pine board backing, and foxing throughout the lithograph.