Title: Geographical, Historical and Statistical Map of Massachusetts
Map Maker:
Henry Charles Carey &
Isaac Lea
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Place / Date: Philadelphia / 1823
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Coloring: Hand Colored
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Size: 20.5 x 16.5 inches
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Condition: VG
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Price: $235.00
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Inventory ID: 23865
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Description: Rich full color example of this fine early map of Massachusetts, from the second edition of Carey & Lea's Atlas.
Size includes text surrounding map, which includes wonderful contemporary details concerning the topography, indigenous lands, rivers, climate, towns, manufacturing, commerce, education, history, population by county, and other information. Roads, towns, rivers, and lakes included on map. Carey & Lea's Atlas is highly prized not only for its cartographic information but the marvelous information about each of the states and territories included. The atlas was issued in 6 editions in English, French & German between 1822 and 1827.
Condition Description: Fold split and some discoloration at centerfold
Related Categories:
Maps of New England
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