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Auction 180, Lot 274

"New York", Carey, Mathew

Subject: New York

Period: 1801 (published)

Publication: Carey's American Pocket Atlas

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.7 x 5.8 inches
19.6 x 14.7 cm
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Mathew Carey was a seminal figure in early American publishing; establishing the first publishing firm to specialize in cartography and issuing the first atlas devoted exclusively to American maps. He set up an elaborate cottage system of craftsmen for compiling, engraving, printing, and coloring maps. This practice was emulated by later American cartographic publishers such as John Melish and Henry S. Tanner. The American Atlas concept was also adopted by other publishers in both the United States and Europe.

An early map of the state showing the rivers and lakes, topography, and a number of place names. This second state includes the delineation of important roads that were not on the 1796 edition as well as several new place names including Plattsburg, Peru, Willsboro, and Athens. Engraved by William Barker.

References: Wheat & Brun #367.

Condition: A

There is a bit of faint offsetting, otherwise fine.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/18/2020

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