Charlotte Harbor Mississippi Delta Atchafalaya 1868 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart

Sketch of Triangulation in Sections VI, VII and VIII to Accompany Table of Geographical Positions

(North America- United States- Nautical Chart- Mississippi River Delta- Chandeleur Sound- Atchafalaya Bay- Marsh Island- St. George's Sound- Charlotte Harbor)

Printed 1868, Washington by U. S. Coast Survey

Original mid- 19th Century lithograph map.

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 Poor to Fair antiquarian condition , paper brittle but mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or light surface wear, small scattered spotting or age soiling as seen, original fold-lines as issued, fold lines now age browned and splitting, overall the map is clean and very attractive -- map has been priced according to this condition as described.

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. 33 1/8" W x 14" H.

Engraved area measures c. 31 1/4" W x 12 1/4" H.

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