Subject: New York, Long Island
Period: 1842 (dated)
Publication: Geology of New York, Volume I
Color: Hand Color
Size:
51 x 22.3 inches
129.5 x 56.6 cm
This large map is undoubtedly one of the best, most detailed depictions of Long Island. Although labeled a geological map, its hand coloring, detailing of roads, villages, communities, and other political information make it a most desirable map. It covers Long Island and the rest of southern New York state, as well as Westchester and Rockland counties and northeastern New Jersey. At bottom right is a large inset of "New York Island" detailing the major streets and topography. The colorful sheet is further embellished with fancy lettering in the title. A large map on two sheets joined, as issued. From the topographical surveys of J. Calvin Smith, lithographed by Endicott.
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Condition: B+
Some offsetting or occasional foxing, irregular toning. A 3" binding trim tear has been closed on verso.