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A Map of Virginia and Maryland, 1756
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black and white engraving
condition: as found, good condition, laid paper, original single fold,
dimensions: 7 3/4" x 5 3/4" approx.
This scarce 18th century map, A Map of Virginia and Maryland, 1756, was published in London in at least two editions, of which this is the first. It appeared in a book titled A Compendium of Authentic and Entertaining Voyages, vol. 3, p. 125 and is based on an earlier map by Fry & Jefferson of 1753. Geographic features graphically dominate the map, with the "Blue Ridge Peaks" shown in relief graphically along with the Allagany Mountains. The "spring head" of the Patowmack River is labeled near "Lawrel Thickets" that must have been a considerable area to appear on a map as well as the Great Falls on the Patowmack. Many meadows are located and named, including the "Tobacco Row M." in a land area between two distant rivers. English towns such as Norfolk, Williamsburg, James T. and Belhaven or Alexandria are located, rivers and streams are labeled and provincial borders are drawn as dotted lines. The Dismal Swamp is shown on this map straddling the dotted border of Virginia and North Carolina. The tip of Pensilvania is drawn, with Philadelphia located.
No mention is made on the Map of Virginia and Maryland, 1756 of Native American tribes or territory.
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- Original Antique Maps
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 336
- Title
- A Map of Virginia and Maryland, 1756
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- R & J. Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1756
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- maps, colonial North America,
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FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts
About Original Antique Maps
Rare and unusual 18th and 19th century Americana, American and International maps, atlases, prints, nautical charts and manuscript maps. My interests include American 19th century newspapers and manuscript materials such as letters. Maps of the 20th c. including advertising, transit and urban planning are of special interest. Original art on paper in its many forms, including posters and field studies for ultimate print publication.
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