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Auction 183, Lot 137

"Porti della Nuova York e Perthamboy", Masi, Gio. Tommaso

Subject: Colonial New York & New Jersey

Period: 1763 (published)

Publication: Gazzettiere Americano

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.4 x 7.8 inches
16.3 x 19.8 cm
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An unusual Italian map of New York Harbor copied from the New York Harbor inset on Popple's 20-sheet map. The map extends from Newark, Hackensack, Manhattan, and part of Long Island to Middletown and Sandy Hook with numerous early place names, small buildings, and soundings in the harbor. Beautifully engraved by Guiseppe M. Terreni.

References: Portinaro & Knirsch, p. 254.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with a few tiny, insignificant spots.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/9/2021

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