MAPPING NEW ENGLAND: FROM COLONIAL TIMES TO THE MID-19TH CENTURY
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island
The Northeast, from Maine to Chesapeake Bay, in the 17th Century
[B 10] New York, New England and the Middle Colonies: 1673. Entitled "Totius Neobelgii Nova et Accuratissima Tabula", this map by the Dutch cartographers R.& J. Ottens depicts the settled portions of North America north of the Chesapeake Bay. With its handsome cartouche and inset views of New Amsterdam, our reissue of a 19th century version of the famous "Restitutio" map faithfully captures the spirit of the original. A fascinating map for those researching this area and time period.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
New England On the Eve of the Revolution
(B 23) New England Circa 1775. Entitled " Bowles’s New Pocket Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England", this map was originally published in London by Carington Bowles about 1775. Showing county and township divisions in each of the New England colonies, and locating rivers, roads and villages, this map is a fascinating portrait of the region on the eve of the Revolutionary War. Vermont appears as part of New York. The Hudson Valley and Champlain regions in New York are also depicted.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
[S 10] Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Circa 1825. In addition to showing the county lines, roads, and settlements in these northern New England states, this map is also useful for its portrayal of the adjacent part of Lower Canada (now Quebec) which is divided into districts.
Black and white map, printed on 11" x 17" cream-colored paper. $4.50
[T 1] Maine: 1866. Issued by A.J. Johnson in 1866, this map shows railway lines, counties and townships, as well as the state's many lakes, ponds, and coastal islands.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
All 3 maps $11.95
[S 46] New Hampshire & Vermont: 1850. Our reprint of Thomas Cowperthwait's Map of New Hampshire & Vermont was reproduced from an 1850 original and shows the states divided into counties - 10 in New Hampshire and 14 in Vermont. Railway lines and overland roads are also shown, as are rivers, towns and settlements.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
[T 2] Vermont and New Hampshire: 1867. This attractive 1867 A.J. Johnson map locates the townships and counties in each state, along with gores, railroads, and natural geological features.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
All 5 maps $18.95
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Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island
[B 19] Salem, Massachusetts - 1700. Constructed by James Duncan Phillips in 1933 for inclusion in his book Salem in the Seventeenth Century, this map entitled Part of Salem in 1700 identifies every landholder on the Salem peninsula and surrounding vicinity in 1700. Based on the earlier research of noted Salem historian Sidney Perley, this map is a unique and important reference tool.
Black and white map, printed on 23" X 29" paper. $7.95
B 25] Narragansett Bay (Rhode Island) - 1777. Entitled "A Topographical Chart of the Bay of Narraganset in the Province of New England...", this elegant Revolutionary war era British military map was compiled by Charles Blaskowitz and issued in London by William Faden in 1777. Identifies settlements on Bay islands and on the adjacent mainland. Roads, some farms, large landowners, and American military installations are also identified.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
[S 12] Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island Circa 1825. The county lines, towns and roads are shown for these three New England states. Additionally, similar detail can be found for Long Island in New York state. An inset plan of Boston shows Charlestown and Lechmere Point.
Black and white map, printed on 11" x 17" cream-colored paper. $4.50
[S 47] Connecticut: 1856. Charles Desilver's Map of Connecticut, first issued in 1856, is rich in detail, showing the state divided into counties and townships. Small towns are shown, as are railroad lines and overland roads. In addition, the map locates courthouses, churches and taverns. Two insets showing Hartford and New Haven are also useful.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
All 4 maps $17.95
[T 3] Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island : 1864. Nicely detailed depiction of this populous area at mid-century. Our reproduction of this 1864 Johnson map shows both county and township boundaries.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
Black and white map, printed on 11" x 17" paper. $4.50
All 4 maps $14.95
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30] Boston: 1860.
Entitled “New Map of Boston, Comprising the Whole City, with
the New Boundaries of the Wards”, this carefully detailed map of what was the
fifth largest city in the United States was originally engraved for inclusion in
the 1860 Boston Almanac. In addition to the city’s streets and its 12 wards, the
“horse railroad” lines, ferries and wharves are also identified. A reference
table identifies 30 locations of note, including the hospital, public buildings
and major hotels. An inset showing all of “East Boston” completes the map. An
excellent reference for researchers with a mid 19th century Boston connection.
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Black and white map, 18" x 24", including margins.
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