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Auction 199, Lot 247

"The Hudson by Daylight Map from New York Bay to the Head of Tide Water...", Link, W. F.

Subject: New York

Period: 1878 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.5 x 107.6 inches
14 x 273.3 cm
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A remarkable map in strip-chart format that is over 100 inches long! Includes amazing detail on the map that is drawn on a scale of 1.5 miles per inch. Complied from U.S. Coast Survey data, this extraordinary map includes the names of prominent residences along the Hudson, historical landmarks, and Indian names. Includes 32 pp. of descriptive text and numerous advertisements. Folds into paper wrappers with title page The Hudson by Daylight Map, Showing the Prominent Residences, Historic Landmarks, Old Reaches of the Hudson, Indian Names, &c., with Descriptive Pages.

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Condition: B+

The folding map has minor toning and a few fold separations, including a full separation near the top of map, all of which have been repaired on verso with archival materials. Text and illustrations are faintly toned. Paper wrappers have average wear and light soiling.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/11/2024

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