Sharon Township Norfolk County Massachusetts Massapoag 1876 detailed antique map

Sharon.

(North America, United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Sharon Township, Moose Hill, Rattlenake Hill, Massapoag Pond, Township Map).

Issued 1876, New York by Sherman, publ. by Comstock & Cline. Map engraved by Edward Busch [Phila], printed by H.J. Troudy [Phila].

Uncommon 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. 

A highly detailed map with owners of houses identified. Invaluable for genealogical research.

Map is not new, shows signs of age and handling. Light to moderate age offsetting as seen. Displays a lovely age patina, still well worthy of display or gift giving. An uncommon county map from this era.

Sheet Measures c. 16 1/4" x 12 3/4".

Printed Area Measures c. 15" x 11 1/2".

Cartographic Reference(s):

LeGear, U.S. Atlases, L1580.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R26585].