Item number: NYO007
Genuine Antique Hand-Colored Map
1873
Maker: Beers, Comstock & Cline.
Antique hand-colored map of Long Island from the Atlas of Long Island, NY by Beers, Comstock, & Cline, 1873. This map was in the atlas as a folded map. It shows each town delineated by color, as well as the counties delineated by thick pink lines. In 1873 Nassau County did not yet exist-- it was founded in 1899-- so this map only has Kings County, Queens County, and Suffolk County. Other features of interest include New York City, Gardiners Island, and Fishers Island. The lines that criss-cross the map show longitude and latitude, and radiating concentric circles show the distance from the City Hall of New York City. This map is highly collectible. Very good restored condition, this map has been professionally cleaned and backed. A separation along the center fold has been repaired. Some other minor signs of age such as small spots and mild stains mostly in margins. Approx. 13.5 x 51.5 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1873.
Item Number: NYO007