New York State Hudson Valley Finger Lakes Manhattan Niagara Falls 1842 Morse map

New York.

(North America, United States, New York States, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Albany, Schenectady, Long Island, Manhattan, New York City).

Issued 1842, New York by Morse & Breese.

Mid 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) map.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, light scattered age spotting across the map, some old damp staining in blank margins. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 14 1/4" H x 17 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 12" H x 14 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R25969].