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Auction 176, Lot 77

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

Subject: Colonial Eastern North America & West Indies

Period: 1780 (circa)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.3 x 11.6 inches
21.1 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

Attractive coloring with light scattered foxing that is almost entirely confined to the margins.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 2/12/2020

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