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Auction 190, Lot 154

"[Lot of 2] Map of the State of New York [and] New Jersey", Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.)

Subject: New York & New Jersey

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication: The American Universal Geography

Color: Black & White

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These early state maps from Morse's The American Universal Geography show topography, watershed, town names, and more. Meridians are from both London and Philadelphia. Published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston.

A. Map of the State of New York (9.7 x 7.4"). In the lower portion of the state there is an area marked Ceded to Massachusetts. Chautauqua Lake appears as Calaughaque L. Drawn by J. Denison, engraved by Amos Doolittle. Condition: Issued folding with a few faint spots and light toning. (B+)

B. New Jersey (5.6 x 7.4"). The distance scale is in "American Miles." The area extends from the tip of Long Island and Manhattan to the shoals in Delaware Bay. Engraved by Samuel Hill. Condition: A clean and bright example. (A)

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #304-7 & 304-8; Wheat & Brun #368 & #417.

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Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $95

Closed on 11/16/2022

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