COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Map of the State of New York
Obj Height cm:
47
Obj Width cm:
58
Scale 1:
1,077,120
Note:
With a beautiful view of Niagara Falls. It would be interesting to know who drew Magnus' maps - typically there is no engraver credit given. See the Map of the United States of 1854 for a similar style of map drawing. Full color by county. Covers are brown cloth 15x10 with "Map Of The State Of New-York." decoratively embossed in gold. Includes explanatory remarks. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian is Washington, D.C.
Reference:
Lane Niagara 265.
Full Title:
Map of the State of New York. Published by Charles Magnus 1854. Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Str. New York. (inset view) Niagara Falls. (untitled inset map of Long Island).
List No:
3574.000
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1854
Pub Title:
Map of the State of New York. Published by Charles Magnus 1854. Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Str. New York. (inset view) Niagara Falls. (untitled inset map of Long Island).
Pub Reference:
Lane Niagara 265.
Pub Note:
With a beautiful view of Niagara Falls. It would be interesting to know who drew Magnus' maps - typically there is no engraver credit given. See the Map of the United States of 1854 for a similar style of map drawing. Full color by county. Covers are brown cloth 15x10 with "Map Of The State Of New-York." decoratively embossed in gold.
Pub List No:
3574.000
Pub Height cm:
47
Pub Width cm:
58
Image No:
3574000
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
Charles Magnus
Type:
Separate Map
State/Province:
New York
Publication Author:
Magnus, Charles
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Magnus, Charles
Date:
1854
Map of the State of New York
