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Auction 143, Lot 275

"Map of New York And Vicinity", Dripps, Matthew

Subject: New York

Period: 1865 (dated)

Publication: Valentine's Manual

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 33 inches
52.8 x 83.8 cm
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This is an attractive and detailed map of Manhattan. Wards are delineated and numerous place names are located. The city is shown in block format with streets named, along with docks and parks. The map extends from the Battery north to 132nd street. Issued on thin, bank note style paper.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with a binding trim at lower left and associated 3.5" binding tear that has been closed on verso with archival tape. There are a few small brown stains in the upper border and a few tiny spots of foxing below the map title.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/13/2013

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