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A new map of the harbour of New York by a late survey

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    New Map of New England. New York. New Jarsey. Pensilvania. Maryland. and Virginia

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    Kashnor notes, "Shows the coast from Boston Harbor to the Chesapeake. The inset map locates New York, Bergen, West Chester and Flushing, Brookland, Newtown, Flatbush, Bedford, Utrecht and Gravesend on Long Island; in New Jersey it locates Newark, Woodbridge and Elizabeth Towne. Perth Citty, Dockura and Middletown." Kashnor dates ca. 1680. McCorkle confirms this is first edition, 1680. Submap: New York Harbor Cartouche with putti.. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-mapsCartouche. References: McCorkle 680.4. Verso Text: MS note: 93 489.

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    An Accurate Map of New York in North America, from a late survey

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    In the folder are leaves from Universal Magazine of August 1780. This map apparently published in conjunction with an article on New York. MS note: 1780 Mat sticker: 951. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Two circular seals. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 1780 150062.

    150062

  • New York, N.Y. Harbor

    New York, N.Y. Harbor

    Manuscripts

    New York Harbor with skyline and bridge in the distance.

    mssJL JLP 263

  • A map of the harbour of Halifax [cartographic material]

    A map of the harbour of Halifax [cartographic material]

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    Manuscript map showing the coastline and harbors from Jebucto (i.e. Chebucto) Head to Bedford Basin and Fort Sacville with bearing points, soundings and the channels. Halifax Harbour is depicted in great detail. Probably drawn by Charles Rivez from an original.

    mssHM 15419

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    Port Caballos : proposed northern terminus of the Honduras Interoceanic Railway / surveyed by Lieut. W. N. Jeffers, U.S.N

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    Port Caballos is now Port Cortes. "Additional soundings by Capt. T. Lewis". "Soundings in fathoms ; rise of tide 1 foot". Map shows Port Caballos on Honduras Bay. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography.

    492480

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    New York Central Railroad

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    Map shows New York Railroad Company lines, leased lines, and nine (9) allied lines. Four inset maps show: New York City and Vicinity; Chicago and Vicinity; Boston and Vicinity; Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Vicinity. Map shows current lines and lines under construction. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    492466