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A New and Accurate Map of East and West Florida, Drawn from the best Authorities. London, London Magazine, 1765. Right margin toned, other-wise a fine crisp impression. SOLD A charming colonial depiction of the Florida peninsula with the inter-coastal waterways rather exaggerated. West Florida extends to the Mississippi River taking in New Orleans. Ref: Jolly LOND-243; Phillips(M) p.280
Anon, State of New York Divided into Senatorial Districts. N.p., anon, ca.1837. 18mo, roan covers gilt stamped U. Leland, engraving, wash and outline color, 16.7” x 21”. Early repaired tear, covers detached, few close separations, small area of loss at pastedown. Not in Phillips. $425.00 Unusual political pocket map of the state constructed and published anonymously on Whatmann Turkey Mill paper watermarked 1836. Outline color by county with wash color by senatorial district, a small inset plan of Niagara Falls and keyboard style border. 1835 state census by county on front pastedown. Very similar in style to Burr.
Little Egg Harbor. Edmund Blunt, 1817. Uncolored engraving, 4.5" x 8.5", 1st state, engraved by W.. Hooker. Lower margin trimmed close, otherwise fine. $150.00 Scarce and charming chart of the harbor area, compiled to aid vessels unable to negotiate the Delaware Bay area during the winter months. Diagrammatic representations of significant landmarks are shown to aid the weary navigator, including Tucker's House Bearing NW, Three Single Trees, etc. This particular chart was issued in only the 9th-11th editions of Blunt's American Coast Pilot. Ref: Guthorn (Coast Charts) p.75; Ristow (MM) pp.227-31; Sabin 26219; New Howes F-424.
Hudson River-Crow Nest. NY, Currier & Ives, c.1850 Separate issue, uncolored lithograph, 9" x 12.5", very wide margins. Very light scattered foxing, otherwise nearly fine. $450.00 Rare variant printing and wide margined, uncolored copy of the first state. Composition typical of C&I’s pastoral views though accurately capturing the beauty of the Hudson River Highlands. Ref: Cunningham 2978
A View of the City of Boston the Capital of New England, in North America Drawn on the Spot by His Excellency Governor Pownall. Anon, c.1850. Uncolored engraving, 7.7" x 19.5", folds as issued. Left margin trimmed to neatline with minute loss of image, otherwise very good or better. $100.00 A mid-nineteenth century reissue of Pownall’s Boston view which appeared originally in John Bowles’ excessively rare Scenographia Americana, published by Sayer and Jefferys in 1768.
Ensign & Thayer Map of Massachusetts, Rhode-Island & Connecticut Compiled From The Latest Authorities. NY, Ensign & Thayer, 1850. Linen backed wall map on rods, fully colored engraving, 26” x 34”. Light horizontal crease, minor dampstain, small chip in upper right margin, overall very good or better. Not in Phillips. $600.00 Scarce and attractive engraved map of the New England states colored by township on two joined sheets. Map is supplemented by fifteen colored inset plans including New York City, Boston, Providence and Hartford. Preceded by an edition of 1848.
Ensign & Thayer State of New York. Ensign, Thayer & Co., 1851. 18mo, embossed roan, cerograph, outline color, 19.7" x 26". Clean and bright, few repaired separations, very good or better. $300.00 An uncommon pocket map of the state likely intended as a traveler's guide. County borders and rail routes are brightly colored in outline. An historical sketch, population table, large rail station and distance table and vignette of the state seal and motto appear. O.A. Hall - Morse's Cerography is credited with the lettering. Wax engraved maps issued by Ensign, Thayer et al, considering their rather crude appearance and lack of detail, probably did not sell quite well during the 1850's Ref: Phillips(M) p.513.
New York with the City of Brooklyn in the Distance From the steeple of St. Paul's Church, looking East, South and West. Henry Papprill, 1855 but 20th century. Aquatint, 23.5" x 36.5", 3rd state proof, wide margins, deckle edges. Small ink stain in mid-right margin just into image, otherwise fine. Not in Reps(Views) or Hebert. $850.00 Stokes - "This is one of the most comprehensive and interesting views of the lower part of the city at this period". A fine 20th century restrike of this stunning aquatint, first issued by Papprill in 1849. Stokes identifies three states, this being a restrike of the third. In the foreground appear Matthew Brady's Daguerreotype Gallery and P.T. Barnum's Museum. Additional floors emerge on the buildings in this state indicating Papprill kept the view up to date. Ref: Stokes(Iconography) vol III pl.132 and p.698.
Walling, H.F. [Essex County, Massachusetts] Cambridge, H.F. Walling, c.1872. Separate issue, lithograph, wash color, 22" x 18.5", 18 segments on linen with plain paper covered outer panels. Not in Phillips(M). $150.00 Curious separate issue county map by Walling, slightly larger than the mounted atlas sheets and showing no evidence of a plate number.
Medole, John, Map of E. Ruckman’s Addition to Norwood, Bergen County, NJ. NY, John Medole, 1869. Broadside, uncolored woodcut, 21” x 27”. Toned overall, folds, few small separations, very good. $150.00 Developmental plan constructed to illustrate newly available urban building sites west of Tappan Road. Shows about 180 lots encompassing 7 city blocks. Title and text printed in a variety of bold letterpress wood type typical of period broadsides and hand bills. From the press of John Medole, 193 Pearl St, New York.
Anon, Map of Southern New Hampshire Published under the Auspices of the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co. Manchester N.H. [Phila.], Sanford & Everts, 1871. Folded broadsheet, colored lithograph, 23” x 31.5”. One fold lightly toned, few short fold separations closed, very good or better. $75.00 Unusual regional coverage for this period as the map displays only the southern counties with vignettes of Manchester City Library and Court-House. Colored by township with bold promotional for the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company. Likely accompanied a copy of Sanford and Everts Atlas of Stratford County. Ref: Cobb 302, 305
Altamont, N.Y. L.R. Burleigh, 1890. Uncolored lithograph, 12" x 24", folds as issued. Very lightly toned overall, about near fine. $375.00 Nicely lithographed panoramic view of this small Albany County village which includes a 19 item key identifying merchants and landmarks and a vignette showing the impressive Kushaqua Hotel. This example is state III of III according to Reps. All three states absent from Hebert (LOC). Ref: Reps(Views) 2432 .
Dogle, Alfred, Dolgeville , N.Y. Dolgeville, Alfred Dogle, 1890. Broadsheet, tinted lithograph, 14.5” x 25.5”, wide margins. Clean full horizontal tear inexpertly closed, otherwise image very good. $225.00 Panoramic view lithographed by Burleigh and published by Dogle. Expert repair would render tear nearly invisible. Ref: Reps(Views) 2501; Hebert 556.1.
Burleigh, L.R., Fort Plain , N.Y. and Nelliston. Troy , L.R. Burleigh, n.d. but 1891. Broadsheet, tinted lithograph, 18.5” x 27”. Overall very good or better. $475.00 Wonderful panoramic view of the villages of Fort Plain and Nelliston along the Mohawk River and Eire Canal . One hundred five businesses, residences and public buildings identified by a key numbered 1-77. Ref: Reps(Views) 2527; Hebert(LOC) 563
Very Scarce Pair of Atlantic City Views [NJ] Bird's-Eye View of Atlantic City, showing Pinehurst on the Right and Pleasantville Terrace on the Left. Victor J. Humbrecht, 1904. States I & II, two sheets, chromolithographs, full color, each 16" x 22" folds as issued. One very small point separation, otherwise fine. Not in Hebert. $850.00 A Striking pair of chromolithograph real estate promotionals, issued by Victor Humbrecht president of the Atlantic City Lot Co. of Philadelphia. Perspective is quite distorted allowing structures in the planned communities of Pleasantville Terrace and Pinehurst to be as recognizable as those along the Boardwalk. Development within Pleasantville and Pinehurst is limited to a handful of new residences and public buildings. Philadelphia and New York City appear visible on the horizon. Reps notes only one state. Very Scarce. Ref: Reps(Views) 2291.