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Auction 206, Lot 243

"A Map of Massachusetts, from the Best Authorities", Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.)

Subject: Massachusetts

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication: The American Universal Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.9 x 7.5 inches
25.1 x 19.1 cm
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This uncommon map is from the third edition of Morse's Geography. Counties are named and delineated, and the bank offshore from Cape Cod is located. The western counties of Hampshire and Berkshire are continued in an inset at lower left. The map also shows towns, roads, topography, and good watershed detail. The Proposed Canal is located near Sandwich. Beneath the oval title cartouche and distance scale is the note "The surveys of the Eastern Counties, could not be obtained reasonably to complete this Map." As a result the counties of Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable are mostly blank. Drawn by James Denison and engraved by Samuel Hill.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #304-5; Wheat & Brun #218.

Condition: A

A crisp impression issued folding with faint foxing.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $325

Closed on 11/12/2025

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