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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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An attractive survey map of property belonging to B. H. Folger in the West Village
Estate / Collection: Collection of a New York Surveyor
[MAP - NEW YORK CITY]
BRIDGES, JOSEPH F. Map of Property Belonging to B. H. Folger situated in the 15th Ward of the City of New York. "Compiled Feb.y 10th, 1833 by Joseph F. Bridges, City Surveyor." Manuscript survey map in ink, hand-colored, laid down on modern linen backing. 23 x 33 1/2 inches. Uneven dust soiling, small losses at corners and a larger loss at the right edge, a few closed cracks and tears, minor creasing, some later manuscript annotations in pencil and blue grease pencil.
A particularly attractively rendered manuscript survey map of property on the eastern side of Sixth Avenue between Ninth and Twelfth Streets in what is now the West Village. The map records landowners' names, lot numbers, dimensions, and certain buildings.
Sold for $544
Estimated at $400 - $600
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Collection of a New York Surveyor
[MAP - NEW YORK CITY]
BRIDGES, JOSEPH F. Map of Property Belonging to B. H. Folger situated in the 15th Ward of the City of New York. "Compiled Feb.y 10th, 1833 by Joseph F. Bridges, City Surveyor." Manuscript survey map in ink, hand-colored, laid down on modern linen backing. 23 x 33 1/2 inches. Uneven dust soiling, small losses at corners and a larger loss at the right edge, a few closed cracks and tears, minor creasing, some later manuscript annotations in pencil and blue grease pencil.
A particularly attractively rendered manuscript survey map of property on the eastern side of Sixth Avenue between Ninth and Twelfth Streets in what is now the West Village. The map records landowners' names, lot numbers, dimensions, and certain buildings.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
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Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on September 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!
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