Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart
Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart Chesapeake Bay Head to Potomac River Virginia 1862 U.S.C.S. old nautical chart
$ 75.00

Chesapeake Bay From Its Head to Potomac River

(North America- United States- Nautical Chart- Virginia- Choptank River- Eastern Bay- Sailing Directions- Maritime Hazards)

Printed 1862, Washington by U. S. Coast Survey

Lithographed by Dankworth, Enthoffer, Evans & Kendrup

Original mid- 19th Century lithograph map.

Printed on lithographic paper as issued which shows minor light signs of age, is age toned- resulting in a nice patina, must be handled carefully.

A detailed, scarce and interesting early nautical chart which could readily be collected on it's own merits, displayed or given as a present.

In Poor to Fair antiquarian condition , paper brittle but mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or light surface wear, small scattered spotting or age soiling as seen, original fold-lines as issued, fold lines now age browned and splitting, long split 1/2 across the top of the map along the fold-line and around it now partially closed with archival tape, overall the map is still clean and very attractive -- map has been priced according to this condition as described. Map needs to be lined with rice paper or further repaired with archival tape.

Please inspect photos closely- any noteworthy flaws to the printed surface area should be noticeable within pictures provided. These pictures form a central part of the item description and we encourage you to study them carefully. We will send the actual antique item shown.

[ note: We grade very conservatively. We are doing our best to show & describe this item so you are happy when it arrives ].

Despite any small minor age flaws, the map and printed area remain clean and visually pleasing- the map is well preserved.

An interesting antique printed map that any collector, dealer, institution or person of taste would be happy to own or display.

Sheet measures c. 40" W x 32" H.

Engraved area measures c. 37 1/2" W x 29" H.

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