Atlantic Gulf Of Mexico And Pacific Coasts 1863 US Coast Survey Map Chart
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8489 | Year: 1863 |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Format: Folding Map |
| Date Range: 1800-1899 | Type: Nautical Map |
| Country/Region: United States of America |
Folding map showing showing the Progress of theSurvey on the Atlantic Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Coast of the United States toNovember 1863 in beautiful detail. Divided into twosections, the large area extends from New Brunswick and the Gulf of St.Lawrence south to include the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, NorthCarolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana andTexas. A smaller... section shown as an inset depicts the Pacific Coast of thecountry on the same scale and extends south from the Strait of Juan de Fuca toinclude the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California as far as San Diego.The chart includes several statistics and notes.Condition: Thechart has been protected in the 1863 US Coast Survey Annual Report for the past~150 years. Condition is good as notedin the photographs and the grading scheme noted below. Slight toning along thefold lines. A small tear on the lower fold line where the map is attached tothe US Coast Survey book extends through the image frame. Slight toning alongthe fold lines, minor paper loss at one of the upper fold corners.Map will be shipped as folded, insured, andwell protected.A Note on the Grading of Maps (usingconvention outlined in Rosenthal's Antique Map Price Record & Handbook):• Fine:Clean and bright, with crisp engraved lines. On sound paper with wide margins.Fine quality coloring.• VeryGood: Clean and bright, with crisp engraved lines. On sound paper with noimperfections in the image. Small tears or minor discoloration in the marginsonly. Very good quality coloring.• Good:No significant imperfections. Minor spotting, foxing, short separations oncenterfold with no image loss, or overall age toning may be present. May havenarrow margins but paper is still sound. Good coloring.• Fair:Noticeable imperfections. Scattered foxing or spotting. Long separations oncenterfold or tears entering image which can be easily repaired. Color may beslightly faded.• Poor:Needs significant repair and cleaning. Paper may be highly acid and brittle.Color may be faded
