Bellingham & Caryville 1876 Norfolk County Mass. detailed map

Bellingham - Caryville.

(North America, United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Bellingham, Caryville, Detailed City Plan, 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 and their plots identified. Invaluable for genealogical research, includes various non-residential buildings and businesses.

Map is not new, light old damp staining at lower left, shows signs of age and handling. Light age spotting 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):

LGear, U.S. Atlases, L1580.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R26581].