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Auction 149, Lot 282

"The State of Rhode-Island; Compiled, from the Surveys and Observations of Caleb Harris", Carey, Mathew

Subject: Rhode Island

Period: 1814 (circa)

Publication: Carey's General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 13.8 inches
24.1 x 35.1 cm
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A fascinating and early look at the state that details roads, bridges, ferries, rivers, ponds, townships, and county boundaries. The northern tip of Block Island is named. Features include a small block plan of Providence, all of Narragansett Bay with Conanicut Island, and a smaller block plan of Newport. It locates Warren, Pawtuxet, North Kingstown, Mt. Hope and Mt. Hope Bay, Prudence Island, and Pt. Judith at the entrance to the Bay. All five counties are shown. A simple compass rose and fleur-de-lys with mileage scale grace the map. This boldly engraved chart was drawn by Harding Harris.

References: Phillips (A) #1372-10; cf. Wheat & Brun #250.

Condition: B+

There is a small hole in Little Compton, a touch of printer's ink residue in and around the title cartouche, and faint toning.

Estimate: $240 - $280

Unsold

Closed on 5/21/2014

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