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A detailed map of the region around New York by one of the seminal figures in the history of American cartography. John Melish was the first American publisher to issue exclusively cartographic and geographic items. Born in Scotland and involved in the textile industry, Melish visited the United States several times beginning in 1806, finally deciding to settle there in 1811. Melish had made may notes on his travels about the country and in 1812, he published Travels in the United States of America, which included his first maps and which started him on his cartographic career. Four years later, Melish issued his Geographical Description, which contained extensive information about the entire United States and surrounding regions. For each new edition of these works, Melish would update his regional maps. This is a later version of his map of the New York region, perhaps issued shortly after his death in 1822. This map shows New York within the context of its surrounding vicinity, with towns, ferries, roads, and waterways clearly and accurately detailed. $150
SDUK. "New York." London: Charles Knight & Co., 1840. 12 x 14 1/2. Engraving. Original hand color. Very good condition.
A detailed and precisely drawn map of New York City by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK). This wonderful English enterprise was devoted to the spreading of up-to-date information and the enhancing of understanding. The Society is noted for their excellent maps, in particular their series of city maps of all parts of the world. These maps show most streets and major buildings. This map of New York is typical of the Society's output, with clear presentation of much detail of the city. The parks, roads, docks, and roads are shown with good detail, and red lines indicate railroads coming into Manhattan and Jersey City (at the top) and Brooklyn (at the bottom). Also included are two vignette scenes along the bottom, of lower Broadway and City Hall. A fine map of the city from the middle of the nineteenth century. $425
T.G. Bradford. "New York." From A Universal Illustrated Atlas. Boston: Chares D. Strong., [1838]-1842. 14 1/8 x 11 3/8. Engraving by G. W. Boynton. Original hand color. Very good condition.
A finely engraved map issued by Thomas G. Bradford, a Boston map publisher. The map shows New York City at the beginning of the fourth decade of the nineteenth century. The southern end of Manhattan is depicted, along with Brooklyn, parts of Hoboken and Jersey City, Ellis Island, and Governor's Island. The map presents a clear picture of the street system of these communities, along with an indication of the major public buildings. The map extends as far north at 53rd Street, just south of what would become Central Park. Shading indicates the developed parts of the city, which extended in the 1840s up to the low twenties. A handsome and detailed map of the Big Apple. $450
Henry S. Tanner. "City of New York." From New Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1843. 14 1/2 x 11 1/4. Engraving. Full hand coloring. Excellent condition.
A crisp, detailed map of New York City by the great American cartographer, Henry Schenck Tanner. In 1816, Henry, his brother Benjamin, John Vallance and Francis Kearny formed an engraving firm in Philadelphia. Having had experience at map engraving through his work with John Melish, Tanner conceived of the idea of compiling and publishing an American Atlas, which was begun in 1819 by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co.. Soon Tanner took over the project on his own, and thus began his career as cartographic publisher. The American Atlas was a huge success, and this inspired Tanner to produce his Universal Atlas, of more manageable size. The atlas was reissued by Carey & Hart in the early 1840s and the maps were later purchased by S. Augustus Mitchell, and then Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., but it is the early Tanner and Carey & Hart editions which are the rarest and most desirable. This atlas contained excellent maps of each state, focusing on the transportation network, including roads, railroads and canals, as well as a number of detailed city maps like this one of New York City. The city is shown from Thirty-Seventh Street south to the tip of Manhattan, with parts of Williamsburg and Brooklyn shown as well. All the streets throughout are named, with major public buildings noted, as well as parks and docks. A long table of references is given at the left, listing public buildings, hotels, and churches. Tanner's maps are always noted for their focus on transportation, and this map is no exception, with the Harlem Railroad and ferries across the East River shown. Besides its fascinating detail, the map is most attractive, with its striking design enhanced by strong hand color. Overall, a most desirable map of the city. $385
J. Calvin Smith. “New Map of the City of New York with part of Brooklyn & Williamsburg." New York: T.R. Tanner, 1845. 13 7/8 x 11 3/4. Engr. By Stiles, Sherman & Smith. Lithograph. Original hand color. Lightly toned; smudges in margin. Some light discoloration near title cartouche; else, very good condition. $425
J.H. Colton. "Map of New York and the Adjacent Cities." New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1856. 16 x 26. Lithograph. Full original hand-coloring. Very good condition. With inset: "Continuation of the City & County of New York on a Reduced Scale."
In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of map publishing in America moved from Philadelphia to New York. The Colton publishing firm played a large role in this shift. This map of New York, with its fine detail, is a strong example of their successful work. The map presents the area of downtown New York today with an inset showing Uptown and Great Barn and Randall's Islands. The major mode of transportation was the new and vibrant railroad system that was growing at the time. An attractive map as well as a worthwhile historical document. $250
James Miller. "New York City Map." New York: Humphrey Phelps, 1857. Separately issued folding map on banknote paper, with original covers to Miller's New Map of the City of New York. Lithograph. 16 1/4 x 29 1/2. Full original hand color and decorative border. Some light wear at some folds, but overall very good condition.
A boldly decorative and detailed separately issued map of New York City issued in 1857. The map was intended for use in getting around the city, folding into a convenient pocket size. Because of this, the detail is most impressive. The streets, parks, and wards of Manhattan from the Battery to 131st St. are neatly laid out with the same information given of the built up area of Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hoboken. Street indexes are included at left and right, adding to the usability of the map. Besides its cartographic excellence, the map is also aesthetically attractive. Charming vignettes of ships plying the Hudson are shown, which combined with the color makes this a delightful map. Overall, a fine view of mid-nineteenth century New York City. $950
"Map of the Consolidated City of Brooklyn. 1861." From Bishop's Manual of the Corporation. New York: A. Brown & Co., 1861. 18 x 23 1/2. Lithograph by A. Brown & Co. Original outline color. A few tiny holes at folds. Else, very good condition. Phillips: 176.
A rare and very early map showing the consolidated city of Brooklyn. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the communities on the western end of Long Island--Brookly, Greenpoint, Bushwick and Williamsburg--had grown tremendously in population, spurred by the ease of access to Manhattan by ferries and the contrast in living conditions offered by the land on the east side of the East River. In 1855, these towns were consolidated by the state into the city of Brooklyn, which soon became the third largest city in the country (after New York and Philadelphia). This map was issued in Bishop's Manual of the Corporation, a guide to the new city, and this is the first edition of Brown's map, which was subsequently used in Henry McCloskey's Brooklyn Manual in 1863 and beyond. The map givens impressive detail of Brooklyn, with each street indicated and the wards outlined in red and numbered. Seven ferries are indicated crossing the East River. Cemeteries, parks, canals, government buildings, and the surrounding communities are all indicated. The eastern part of Manhattan is also shown with detail. Two interesting features are the indications of rail lines and markers for the fire bells scattered about the city. A lovely vignette of the city hall is included in the title cartouche and a decorative border surrounds the map. $1,250
"Map of New York and the Adjacent Cities." New York: Johnson & Ward, 1862. 16 x 26. Lithograph. Full original hand-coloring. One spot in map image and a few scattered spots and chips at edges. Else, good condition. With inset: "Continuation of the City & County of New York on a Reduced Scale."
In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of map publishing in America moved from Philadelphia to New York, where Johnson & Ward was one of the major firms. This map of New York, with its fine detail, is a strong example of their successful work. The map presents the area of downtown New York today with an inset showing Uptown and Great Barn and Randall's Islands. An attractive map as well as a worthwhile historical document. $225
S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. "Plan of New York." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1866. Lithograph. 12 7/8 x 10 1/2. Original hand color. Scattered spots; else, very good condition.
A clear, precise plan of the city that shows Manhattan south of Forty-fifth Street as well as near portions of Greenpoint, Williamsburg (west of Fifth), and the neighborhood now known as Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO (West of Washington Park/Powers Avenue). In addition, waterfront blocks of Hoboken and Jersey City appear at the left edge of the map. A clear, focused plan of New York's development in the mid-nineteenth century. $225
"Map of New York and Vicinity Accompanying Atlas of New York and Vicinity." From Atlas of New York and Vicinity. New York: F.W. Beers, A.D. Ellis & G.G. Soule, 1867. 29 3/4 x 28. Lithograph. Full original hand color. With folds as issued. Repaired tear across center, nearly invisible. Else, very good condition.
A handsome large folding map of New York and the surrounding area, including parts of New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. $275
"Coast Chart No. 20. New York Bay and Harbor. New York." Washington: U.S. Coast Survey, 1866, corrected to 1879. Separately issued U.S. coastal chart; sheet 20. 32 1/2 x 26 1/8. Lithograph. With considerable spotting, especially on verso, some light stains, and creases/wrinkles, all from use. Some manuscript navigational marks.
A highly detailed chart showing New York Harbor and Bay, a fine example of the output of the U.S. Coast Survey. This chart shows evidence of heavy use, perhaps being used by a ship based in New York City. Soundings and other navigational details are precisely depicted throughout the map. Also included are sailing directions and tables on tides and currents. Precise and minute interior information is given for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. $1,200
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"New York City, Brooklyn, Jersey City, Hoboken, etc." Philadelphia: O.W. Gray & Son, 1881. 23 x 16 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
A large, very detailed map showing New York City, as well as Jersey City and Hoboken. Streets, rail lines, waterways, ferries, Central Park, and the recently completed Brooklyn Bridge are all presented with precision and clarity. An inset in the top left shows the northern part of the city. $225
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