Subject: New York
Period: 1833 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20 x 16.5 inches
50.8 x 41.9 cm
A scarce pocket map published by this little known firm based in Hartford. The map is well hand colored by county and is remarkably detailed. A terrific profile of the Erie Canal is along the bottom. The map folds into green gilt-stamped leather covers titled "New York."
References: Rumsey #2499.
Condition: B
Several fold intersection splits an another along a fold. A tear where pasted into cover, closed on verso. Good color and generally clean example with a little offsetting in blank area at bottom in the profile section. Covers are soiled and stained with front cover detached.