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Lot 63
[NEW YORK & U.S.] Group of two maps and one view.
Comprising: REID, JOHN. The State of New York, compiled from the most Authentic Information. 1796. New York: J. Reid, [1796]. Engraved map with partial hand-coloring. 15 5/8 x 18 1/2 inches. Framed. A few visible creases or repaired tears, a dark impression; United States of America Northern Part. London: Cadell & Davies, 2 April 1810. Engraved map with hand-coloring, with the text "Pinkerton's Modern Atlas" and "drawn under the direction of M. Pinkerton by I. Hebert." 21 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches. Framed. A few spots, else fine; and [SHANNON, JOSEPH]. New York and Environs. [New York: New York Manual, 1869]. Engraved birdseye view of New York City from above New Jersey, with the text "Designed and Engraved for The New York Manual 1868." 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. Framed. Wear to folds and stains. No item examined out of frame and the lot sold as is.
The map of the state of New York present here is rare at auction and was included in John Reid's 1796 American Atlas, just the second atlas produced in America. Of note in the map is the Niagara Road running from Albany to the western end of the state.
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