Lot 168
The State of New York. From New And Original Surveys Under The Direction of J.H. French, C.E. Robert Pearsall Smith, Publishers, No. 8 South Salina Street, Syracuse, 1860. Entered 1859 by Robert Pearsall Smith ... New York. (inset) Meteorological Map Of The State Of New York by Lorin Blodget ... (inset) Geological And Land Patent Map Of The State Of New York ... (with 12 additional inset maps). This is the large wall map that was commissioned by the state. With black top and bottom rollers. Full color by township, with counties outlined. Numerous vignettes. Comparative view (diagram) showing the capacities of churches of the various religious denominations of New York. Inset: Land Patent map, New York City Area, Meteorological Map. Vignettes of State Agriculture College, West Point, NY State College, Syracuse, Oswego, Albany, Poughkeepsie, Schenectady, Hudson, Utica, Portage Bridge, City of New York, Genesee Falls. Clocks showing different times when it is noon at Albany. Beginning in 1853, Robert Pearsall Smith contracted with a number of local surveyors to construct maps of New York counties. In 1855 he engaged John Homer French to compile a state map from the various county maps. Although the individual county maps were not all of uniform quality, they were far more consistent and comprehensive than the local surveys conducted for any other American state. French's general map of The State of New York , first published in 1859, supplanted Burr's Atlas of the State of New York (1829), as the definitive reference for the topography of the state. It remained so until two decades later, when the U.S. Geological Survey began publishing maps based on original triangulation. This second edition was published in 1860. Despite the quality of the map, the number of copies sold was insufficient to offset costs, and in 1865 Smith sold his publication rights to H. H. Lloyd, who brought out new editions. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the 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
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Dimensions:
- 66.5" x 73" Condition:
- Good Condition with some wear on the map from age and display (see pics)
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