Early American Maps
by Jedidiah Morse

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A series of late eighteenth century maps of various American states and territories. These maps are by Jedidiah Morse, one of the most influential of the early American cartographers. Some were originally drawn by other cartographers such as Osgood Carleton and J. Denison. Amos Doolittle, Benjamin Callender and Samuel Hill, the engravers, are some other of the most important names in early American printmaking. These maps are of considerable interest both because of the detailed information they provide on the United States at the end of the eighteenth century and because they are among the best examples of early American map making.

• MASSACHUSETTS. A. Adams. "Map of Massachusetts, from the best Authorities." 1802 7 3/8 x 11 3/8. Engraving by Enoch G. Gridley. Some surface wrinkling, but very good condition. A completely redrawn map compared to the earlier version by Denison. $325

• NEW YORK. J. Denison. "Map of the State of New York." 1797. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2. Engraving by A. Doolittle. Ragged and narrow margins, with tiny chip out of bottom left margin. Otherwise, very good condition. $225

• PENNSYLVANIA. Cyrus Harris. "Pennsylvania Drawn from the best authorities." 1796. 7 3/4 x 13 1/8. Engraving by A. Doolittle. Light wash color. Good condition. Wheat & Brun: 446. $350

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