Portland Maine Harbor Great Hog Island Sailing Ship 1816 Blunt coastal survey

Plan of Portland Harbor.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, New England, Maine, Portland, Portland Harbor, Great Hog Island, Nautical Maps).

Issued 1816, New York by Edmund Blunt.

Early 19th century engraved coastal survey map with attractive hand color. A very early American map of this coastal Maine location.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[B12353].