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Stock# 96843
Description
This colorful and detailed map of Martha's Vineyard, published and copyrighted by G.W. Eldridge in 1913, showcases the island's geography with an attractive nautical flair. The map includes notable towns such as Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and Gay Head, as well as various landmarks, roads, and points of interest. Additionally, it features an inset plan titled "Plan Showing Relative Position of Martha's Vineyard with Main Land", and a table of distances by land and water. The map is adorned with illustrations of sailing vessels, which add a charming historical touch, reflecting the island's maritime heritage.
Condition Description
Color-printed folding map mounted in original blue paper covers. Wear at folds. Some toning and staining, as illustrated.
![[ The Rarest Smith New England ] Zwantzigste Schifffahrt oder Gründliche und sattsame Beschreibung des Newen Engellands: Wie auch Auszführliche Erzehlung von Beschaffenheit der Landtschafft Virginia, und der Insel Barmuda, deren man diszhero schelchte unnd unvollkommene Wissenschafft gehbt / an ieszo aber durch dero Landt erfahrne Leuht / völliglich an Tag gegeben. [Twentieth Voyage or Thorough and Comprehensive Description of New England: As well as Detailed Account of the Nature of the Virginia Landscape, and the Island of Bermuda, of which there has hitherto been poor and incomplete knowledge / but now fully brought to light by experienced men of those lands.]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/104052.jpg)
