Newburyport Massachusetts 1850 charming Blunt coast nautical map hand colored

Plan of Newburyport Harbor.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, New England, Massachusetts, Newburyport, Salisbury, Merrimac River, Coastal Survey).

Issued 1850, New York by Edward and George W. Blunt.

Charming little mid 19th century engraved miniature coastal survey with attractive hand color. A superior visual example for a delightful small map most often encountered in b&w.

A tall mast ship sails into the harbor's narrow entrance from right, the light house on Plum island is shown

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 5 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 4" H x 7" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[B13258].