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Auction 189, Lot 238

"A New and Accurate Map of New Jersey, from the Best Authorities", Anon.

Subject: New Jersey

Period: 1780 (published)

Publication: Universal Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.4 x 12.3 inches
26.4 x 31.2 cm
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This Revolutionary War map covers all of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and the part of Delaware called here The Three Lower Counties. Included are two lines dividing East and West New Jersey, dated 1687 and 1743. There is great detail of roads and towns throughout the map. The title cartouche is surrounded with delicately engraved greenery.

References: Jolly #UNIV-186; Sellers & Van Ee #1242.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with a 1.5" edge tear at left and a short binding tear at bottom that have both been repaired on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/14/2022

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