[Map]. William Barton. City of Troy N. Y. from Actual Surveys. By William Barton City Surveyor & Civil Engineer....
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A Scarce, Beautifully Rendered and Extremely Detailed Map of Troy, New York
[Map]. William Barton. City of Troy N. Y.
from Actual Surveys. By William Barton City Surveyor & Civil
Engineer. W. Barton & J. Chace Jr., 1858. First edition of this
enormous and impressive lithographic map. Six double-folio page
segments of the original large map (at its full size, the map would
be approximately 61.5 x 72.5 inches) mounted into a large
contemporary portfolio. Now each linen-mounted double-page segment
is approximately 26.75 x 32.5 inches when opened. Although there is
mention of the engravers (Wm. J. Barker of Philadelphia) who
"Engraved, Colored & Mounted" this item, this map is uncolored. A
few minor tears and rubbing to extremities (not affecting image),
some minor pencil marginalia. Portfolio is bound in contemporary
grey cloth with calf corners (spine rubbed and worn at edges, some
soiling to binding, calf quite worn). Overall, a very good map,
which is quite clean. This is the first complete map of Troy, New
York.
More Information:
A careful and lovely rendering that depicts all rivers, roads, buildings and various geographic features of mid-nineteenth century Troy. Also featured in vignettes (there are twenty total) are several important buildings, including: The Savings Bank Building, Troy Union Rail Road Depot, St. Nicholas Hall, Clinton Stove Works, A. W. Orr & Co. Paper Manufactory at State Dam, Rensselaer Iron Works, Taylor Seymour & Co. Chair Manufactory, Troy University, Residence of Hon. Jason C. Osgood, St. Peters College, St. Peters Church, St. Mary's Church and more.
Not in the New York Public Library.
OCLC 65189014 (stating the only other known extant example which is kept at the New York State Library). Not in Antique Map Price Record, Phillips, or Rumsey.
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