NewYorkCity-magnus-1855-3
One of the most decorative 19th century maps of New York City - here with original full color.
$3,000.00
Title
New-York City and County Map with Vicinity entire Brooklyn Williamsburgh Jersey City an c. in the 79th Year of Independence of the United States.
1855 (dated)
1 : 33000
Description
The rare full color edition of Charles Magnus s extraordinary 1855 broadside map of New York City issued to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is one of the finest and most visually striking maps of New York City to appear in the 19th century. Moreover, the present example is only the 2nd full original color example of this map we have seen.