Catalog Archive
Auction 105, Lot 213

"The State of Pennsylvania from the Latest Surveys", Reid, John

Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1796 (published)

Publication: Winterbotham's America

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.8 x 12.7 inches
45.2 x 32.3 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

First state of this early map of Pennsylvania based on Reiding Howell's map of 1792, which was the first detailed map to depict the correct boundaries of the state. The detail includes topography, towns, donation lands, counties and townships, as well as the network of early roads.

References: Wheat & Brun #450.

Condition: A

Fine impression and good margins. Some light surface soil, mostly in blank margins.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Sold for: $475

Closed on 12/3/2003

Archived