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Auction 90, Lot 129

"A Geological Map of Long Island and Staten Islands with the Environs of New York",

Subject: New York

Period: 1842 (dated)

Publication: Geology of New York

Color: Hand Color

Size:
50.2 x 22.2 inches
127.5 x 56.4 cm
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Undoubtedly one of the best, most detailed, early maps of Long Island. Although labeled a geological map its hand coloring and considerable geographic features make it a very desirable map. It covers Long Island and the rest of southern New York state, as well as Westchester and Rocland counties and northeastern New Jersey. At bottom right is a large inset of New York Island. This huge map is on two joined sheets. Folding as issued. Bit of uneven toning, but overall very good.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $700 - $800

Sold for: $375

Closed on 3/15/2000

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