Ending Sep 12, 2024 11:01 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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Lands owned by Henry Rutgers
Estate / Collection: Collection of a New York Surveyor
BRIDGES & POPPLETON
Map of Three Pieces of Salt Meadow on the East River near Manhattan Island belonging to Abijah Hammond Esqr. and Colonel H. Rutgers shewing therein the Avenues & Streets as laid out by the Commissioners for laying out the Island. Manuscript map in ink on joined sheets, with "Original March 11th AD 1815/Plot Surveyed by Bridges & Poppleton" in ink at lower right. The map is backed. 20 1/2 x 28 inches (52 x 72 cm). Split where joined and losses to these fold point extremities, stains and dust soiling, tears and other losses to corners and edges, later markings within the image; Together with another version of the same map, in color, but with losses. 21 x 28 inches (54 x 70 cm). Losses to right margin costing most of imprint and border.
A rare manuscript map showing the planned extension of Manhattan Island over the salt flats leading to the East River. The lands here are owned by Abijah Hammond and Colonel Henry Rutgers. The only street named is the planned Avenue D.
Sold for $128
Estimated at $200 - $300
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Estate / Collection: Collection of a New York Surveyor
BRIDGES & POPPLETON
Map of Three Pieces of Salt Meadow on the East River near Manhattan Island belonging to Abijah Hammond Esqr. and Colonel H. Rutgers shewing therein the Avenues & Streets as laid out by the Commissioners for laying out the Island. Manuscript map in ink on joined sheets, with "Original March 11th AD 1815/Plot Surveyed by Bridges & Poppleton" in ink at lower right. The map is backed. 20 1/2 x 28 inches (52 x 72 cm). Split where joined and losses to these fold point extremities, stains and dust soiling, tears and other losses to corners and edges, later markings within the image; Together with another version of the same map, in color, but with losses. 21 x 28 inches (54 x 70 cm). Losses to right margin costing most of imprint and border.
A rare manuscript map showing the planned extension of Manhattan Island over the salt flats leading to the East River. The lands here are owned by Abijah Hammond and Colonel Henry Rutgers. The only street named is the planned Avenue D.
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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