Quincy Massachusetts Southern Section 1876 Norfolk Mass. detailed map

Southern Section of Quincy.

(North America, United States, New England, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Detailed City Plan).

Issued 1876, New York by Sherman, publ. by Comstock & Cline. Map engraved by Edward Busch [Phila], printed by H.J. Troudy [Phila].

Uncommon 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. 

A highly detailed map with owners of houses and their plots identified. Invaluable for genealogical research, includes various non-residential buildings and businesses.

Map is not new, shows signs of age and handling. Light offsetting and age spotting as seen. Displays a lovely age patina, still well worthy of display or gift giving. An uncommon county map from this era.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 16 1/4" x 25".

Printed Area Measures c. 15" x 23".

Cartographic Reference(s):

LeGear, U.S. Atlases, L1580.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R26663].