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Map of Albany Vicinity and Troy : from original surveys by J. C. Sidney C. E. Assisted by W. Arrott
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To His Excellency the Earl of Dalhousie, Governor in Chief ofr the Canadas, &c. &ce. This Map of Quebec and its Environs, from Actual and Original Survey 1822
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Kashnor notes, "A very rare map, and the finest one published up to this time. The two views are engraved in aquatint." Two subviews. Two aquatint views by I. Adams: Great Fall of Chaudiere; Fall of the Montmorenci, Quebec in the Distance.. "Is most respectfully inscribed by John Adams, Royal Military Surveyor and Draftsman." "C. Smith Sculpt. Strand." Relief: hachures. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 767.
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Maps of the Eastern, Middle and Southern States; Forts Sumter, Pickens, Monroe and McHenry. Plans of Washington, its vicinity, and Baltimore.; Routes, Distances, &c
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This map must have been issued shortly after Fort Sumter was fired on in April, 1861. A patriotic appeal to save the Union. "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by L. Prang & Co. in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Massachusetts. By W. A. Waiiliams, Civil Engineer, 25 Merchants Row, Boston." Vignettes: Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Major Anderson. MS note: 3.00 (T62). Relief: hachures. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 150227.
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Map of the State of Pennsylvania, by Reading Howell, MDCCXCII (1792)
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Kashnor notes, "The original issue of this map, with the declaration of Samuel Caldwell, dated, 'the eleventh day of January, in the fifteenth year of Independence of the United States of America.'" Wheat & Brun shows numerous states of this map. This appears to be state 2, but publication location is uncertain. Cartouche: wreath around dedication.. Prime meridian: Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: Wheat & Brun 434. Verso Text: MS note: 572/ Mus. Col. 93.
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Gulf of St. Lawrence New Brunswick Chaleur Bay Surveyed by Captn. H. W. Bayfield, R.N. 1839
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Kashnor notes, "Shows the coast and soundings of the estuary of the Restigouche River up as far as Campbellton." Vignettes: Miscou Island; Cape Espoir. Submaps: Paspebiac Bay; Heron Island.. "J. & C. Walker Sculpt. (24.77 x 18.02) 1715 (lower right)" Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Mercator. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-mapsVignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 525.
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Gillette's Complete Map of Sheridan, Wyo. and vicinity : Compiled from official documents, railway and original surveys : By E. Gillette & J. D. Helvey
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Touting itself as the "Denver of the Northwest," description notes the population has doubled in the last six months. Vignettes: Partial view of Sheridan, Wyo.; Sheridan Inn MS note: 299241. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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A Survey of Louisburg Harbour
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Kashnor notes, "An interesting map, locating the remains of the old town and ruins of the old fort and lighthouse." Kershaw gives appeared in information. View of town and fort ruins, houses and trees.. "To Rupert George, Esq. Commander of His Majesty's Ship Hussar, and Senior Officer on the Nolva Scotia Station; This Chart is most respectfully dedicated, by his very humble Servant, Thos. Backhouse." Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. References: Kershaw 940; LC Phillips 1251. Verso Text: MS note: 607 15.
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