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A very early and colorful wall map of Delaware County. This is the second oldest wall map of the county with the first one being published in 1818. There are two inset views: one of Haverford School [College] and the other is a scene of the Landing of William Penn in Chester. This wall map may have been displayed in a school, business, real estate or city office, or in a home for decorative purposes. Most wall maps were glued to a linen base and varnished to protect the surface. Over time, the varnish causes the paper to become brown and brittle and the action of rolling and unrolling them results in the paper becoming cracked and chipped. These large maps were never framed and when not needed were often deposited in basements or attics where they would come in contact with water. Most antique wall maps today are usually found with large tide marks and numerous cracks and chips. This map does exhibit some of the anticipated condition problems as described above, but these flaw are contained outside the county boundaries and all of the cartographic information of the county is intact. Overall, a very scarce and attractive wall map of this suburban Philadelphia county. $1,950
As the population, transportation network, and industries of Pennsylvania developed in the second half of the nineteenth century, there was a great need for better maps of the various counties. This was satisfied by this fine atlas of the state issued just before the Centennial. Each county is shown with its major topographical and social features, the townships indicated in contrasting pastel shades.
From an 1872 series of excellent cadastral or property maps of towns in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The maps are "From recent and actual surveys and records under the superintendence of F. W. Beers," one of the major county atlas makers of the period. Each map shows a township or series of villages as mapped by these surveys. Roads, streams, and lakes are indicated with precise detail. Of particular note are the depictions of significant buildings, including most homes, each with the property owner indicated. A unique picture of the county just before the nation's centennial.
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