New York early large state map 1825 Buchon French Carey & Lea scarce lovely
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsCarte Geographique, Staistique et Historique du New-York.
(Old Maps, North America, United States, New York State Long Island, Manhattan, Albany, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls).
Issued 1825, Paris by Buchon. A French re-issue of the Carey & Lea Atlas of 1822. Printed by J. Carez.
Very fine early 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color.
A monumental looking map, beautifully engraved, printed on very heavy paper stock.
Encyclopedic information (in French language) surrounds map. Topics include a population comparison between 1810 and 1820, topography, climate, manufacturing and commerce, education, government, religion, a list of governors and an historical overview of it's history.
A couple short minor closed splits at centerfold ends, some light inconsequential faint spotting.
Overall a well preserved and nice looking example with a pleasing mellow age patina.
Sheet Measures c. 21" H x 27" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R26952].