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Publication Date: 1849. Magnificent map of New York State, just before Independence, showing the divisions and ownership of land in detail. The map is lithographed from the copperplate original, that was engraved and published by William Faden in 1779. 'Sauthier's map of New York summarizes much of the British military mapping done in the years preceding the revolution. Born in Strasbourg, Sautier was employed by Governor Tyron in 1776, and appointed surveyor for the Province of New York in 1773. After 1776 he was employed as a military surveyor. In compiling this map Sauthier drew on his detailed surveys, as well as on the surveys of Bernard Ratzer, another important surveyor and map maker in the years preceding the Revolution.' 'Chorographical Map of the Province of New York in North America, Divided into Counties Manors Patents and Townships; Exhibiting likewise all the private Grants of Land made and located in that Province. PROVENANCE: Engraved by Richard Pease, Albany NY, 1849; from the earlier map by Claude Joseph Sauthier (1736-1802), engraved and published by William Fadden (successor to the late Thomas Jeffreys, Geographer to the King), Charing Cross, London, 1779. FOLDING: This is a folding map. Copies of this map are held in the Library of Congress, The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library, and in the New York Public Library. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 41' x 31.5"
  • Condition:
  • AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

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