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Auction 152, Lot 97

"Various Plans and Draughts of Cities, Towns, Harbours &c. Drawn from the Latest Authorities", Millar, Andrew

Subject: Colonial North America & West Indies

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Millar's New Complete & Universal System of Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.4 x 11.6 inches
21.3 x 29.5 cm
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This very attractive sheet has five maps: Plan of the Harbour of New-York and Parts adjacent, The Town & Harbour of Boston &c., Draught of the River Delaware from Chester to Philadelphia, Plan of the Harbour of Charles Town, South Carolina, and Plan of the City & Harbour of Havana, Capital of Cuba. Each map is very detailed with city plans, islands, and channels. Filled with interesting and early place names: Old Town and New Town on Staten Island, Elizabeth Town, Penny Ferry, Inn de Marmoleno, Johnstons Fort, etc. Top and bottom have decorative garlands.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with a faint damp stain at top left, a couple tiny spots in the plan of Havana, and some minor toning along the edges of the sheet, well away from map image.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/18/2015

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