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Auction 170, Lot 290

"Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York", Mather, W. W.

Subject: Long Island, Staten Island, Southern New York, Geology

Period: 1842 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
51 x 22.5 inches
129.5 x 57.2 cm
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This large map is undoubtedly one of the best and most detailed depictions of Long Island. Although labeled a geological map, it provides a much more comprehensive view of the area than that label suggests with its hand coloring, detailing of roads, villages, communities, and other political information. 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+

Issued folding with light scattered foxing. There is a binding tear at left that extends 2" into the image that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $700 - $850

Sold for: $500

Closed on 11/14/2018

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