Ending Sep 12, 2024 10:58 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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Two copies of a late 18th-century survey map of land in Soho on Broadway, Mercer, and Greene Streets
Estate / Collection: Collection of a New York Surveyor
[MAPS - NEW YORK CITY]
SMITH, GEORGE WILLIAM; after CASIMIR GOERCK. Two copies of the same survey, titled "Goerck's Map of Dyckman's Land West of Broadway," showing a parcel of land in Soho located on Broadway, Mercer, and Greene Streets, at their intersection with West Houston Street. "Surveyed and laid out into lots N. York August 3rd, 1793 by Casimir TH Goerck City Surveyor. Copied from the original by Geo. Wm. Smith, July 30th, 1831." Two manuscript survey maps in ink on paper with hand-color in pink and yellow, both laid down on modern linen. The larger sheet measures 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Both with uneven dust soiling, light toning, a few stains, closed tears, closed marginal tears, flattened creases, and later pencil annotations, the larger map with chipped edges and two long closed tears, the smaller map pricked for transfer.
Estate / Collection: Collection of a New York Surveyor
[MAPS - NEW YORK CITY]
SMITH, GEORGE WILLIAM; after CASIMIR GOERCK. Two copies of the same survey, titled "Goerck's Map of Dyckman's Land West of Broadway," showing a parcel of land in Soho located on Broadway, Mercer, and Greene Streets, at their intersection with West Houston Street. "Surveyed and laid out into lots N. York August 3rd, 1793 by Casimir TH Goerck City Surveyor. Copied from the original by Geo. Wm. Smith, July 30th, 1831." Two manuscript survey maps in ink on paper with hand-color in pink and yellow, both laid down on modern linen. The larger sheet measures 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Both with uneven dust soiling, light toning, a few stains, closed tears, closed marginal tears, flattened creases, and later pencil annotations, the larger map with chipped edges and two long closed tears, the smaller map pricked for transfer.
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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