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Auction 138, Lot 316

"West Point New York", U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Subject: New York

Period: 1883 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
20.5 x 26 inches
52.1 x 66 cm
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A highly detailed and accurate plan of the Military Academy extends to include the Delafield Reservoir, observatory and the Engineer's Gardens. There is good detail of the fortified Fort Clinton and its batteries. The legend identifies 44 important buildings, including hospitals, magazines, cadet guard house, cadet laundry, hotel, stables and rail-road workshops. This is an early (May, 1883) edition, prior to the red overprinting locating the proposed new Academic Building and Gymnasium. Engraved from the original by H.C. Evans with title and lettering by E.A. Maedel.

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Condition: A

There are a few tiny splits at fold intersections and a hint of toning, else fine.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $230

Closed on 12/7/2011

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