Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart

Chesapeake Bay From Its Head to Potomac River

(North America- United States- Nautical Chart- Virginia- Choptank River- Eastern Bay- Sailing Directions- Maritime Hazards)

Printed 1862, Washington by U. S. Coast Survey

Lithographed by Dankworth, Enthoffer, Evans & Kendrup

Original mid- 19th Century lithograph map.

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

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, long split 1/2 across the top of the map along the fold-line and around it now partially closed with archival tape, overall the map is still clean and very attractive -- map has been priced according to this condition as described. Map needs to be lined with rice paper or further repaired with archival tape.

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. 40" W x 32" H.

Engraved area measures c. 37 1/2" W x 29" H.

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