Map of a Reconnaissance between Baltimore and Philadelphia Exhibiting the Several Routes of the Mail-Road Contemplated by the Resolution of Congress Approved on the 4th of May 1826

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Sale 478: Fine Americana - Travel & Exploration - Cartography (#478) 04/26/2012 11:00 AM PDT Closed
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Lot #272Map of a Reconnaissance between Baltimore and Philadelphia Exhibiting the Several Routes of the Mail-Road Contemplated by the Resolution of Congress Approved on the 4th of May 1826

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Title:

Map of a Reconnaissance between Baltimore and Philadelphia Exhibiting the Several Routes of the Mail-Road Contemplated by the Resolution of Congress Approved on the 4th of May 1826

Author:

U.S. Government

Place Published:

Washington

Date Published:

1826

Description:

Engraved map. 25x79 cm. (10x31").

Interesting map issued by S. Bernard, Brigr. Genl. and William Tell Poussin, Capt. Top. Engrs, both on the Board of Internal Improvement. The map details a strip of land 27 miles wide between Baltimore and Philadelphia, on a scale of three miles to the inch. Replete with historical details and information including a copper factory, forts, ferries, mills, and more.

Condition:

Scattered foxing; very good.

Item#:

220263

Headline:

Route between Baltimore & Philadelphia 1826
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