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Philadelphia: 1777 Map. 1777-Dated Revolutionary War period, hand-colored map titled, "A Plan Of The City and Environs of Philadelphia", measuring 18.5" x 24.25" (by sight) matted and framed fully to 24.75" x 31.75", Engraved and Published by Matthew Albert Lotter. Impressive with nice visual appeal. There is a tiny abrasion above the "y" in "City" that appears easy to conserve and the early wood frame is chipped, likely needing replacement. Possibly mounted to board. Not examined out of frame.Based upon Faden's map, details extend North to include German Town, South to the Delaware River, and East to Derby. Many meeting houses are shown. It includes dozens of roads, and shows the names of at least 100 "landowners" outside of Philadelphia proper. Names the townships, islands and a number of other features are also included. It notes a "Chevaux de Frise" which the Americans laid across the river from Mud Island to obstruct Revolutionary War period navigation for defense.
Most prominent is a very large 11" long and extremely handsome engraved profile vignette of the "STATE HOUSE", to display its elevation. Of historical note, the building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House for the Province of Pennsylvania, and later became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress, from 1775 to 1783. It was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787. Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Auction Info
2025 July 12 Americana & Political Showcase Auction #32170 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2025
12th
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