Bridgeport Harbor Connecticut Dredged Areas 1899 U.S.C.S. old nautical map

Part of Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut

(North America- United States- Nautical Chart- Areas Proposed to be Dredged)

Printed 1899, Washington by U. S. Coast Survey

Lithographed by Andrew B. Graham

Original late- 19th Century photo-lithograph map with original printed color

Printed on lithographic paper as issued which shows minor light signs of age, is slightly age toned- resulting in a nice patina, must be handled carefully, but remains sound.

A detailed, scarce and interesting early nautical chart which could readily be collected on it's own merits, displayed or given as a present.

In Good+ or better antiquarian condition, mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or light surface wear, small scattered spotting or age soiling as seen, original fold-lines as issued, trimmed unevenly along the left edge, overall the map is clean and very attractive --

Please inspect photos closely- any noteworthy flaws to the printed surface area should be noticeable within pictures provided. These pictures form a central part of the item description and we encourage you to study them carefully. We will send the actual antique item shown.

[ note: We grade very conservatively. We are doing our best to show & describe this item so you are happy when it arrives ].

Despite any small minor age flaws, the map and printed area remain clean and visually pleasing- the map is well preserved.

An interesting antique printed map that any collector, dealer, institution or person of taste would be happy to own or display.

Sheet measures c. 14" W x 19 1/4" H.

Engraved area measures c. 12 7/8" W x 18 1/8" H.

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