Description: One of the Most Desirable Street Maps of Chestertown, MarylandRARE 1877 Hand-Colored Map of CHESTERTOWN, KENT COUNTY, Maryland Title: RARE 1877 Hand-Colored Map of CHESTERTOWN, KENT COUNTY, Maryland Publication: Philadelphia, Pa: Lake Griffing & Stevenson, 1877 Description: Folio. Very Good. An original BEAUTIFUL 1877 hand-colored street map of Chestertown, Maryland in Kent County along the Chester River.This map features property owner names and building footprints as they were shortly after the Civil War during the last year of Reconstruction. This historic piece also includes a list of original sponsors, as well as the "Colored Church" and "Colored Cemetery".Iconic landmarks, such as the Kent County Courthouse, the Masonic Temple, the line of the Kent County Railroad and its wharf, the toll bridge across the Chester and all of the local churches of the day are featured. This map is from the Lake Griffing & Stevenson 1877 Atlas of Kent and Queen Anne's Counties and is very rare. This double-page map has mild edge wear, a very shallow crease emanating diagonally from the bottom edge of the centerfold. Lightly soiled. Short separation at the bottom edge of centerfold. Perfect for framing and display, this map measures 26".X 16 1/4" #IS-0010. Seller ID: 17801 Subject: Americana, Historic Maps, Historic Prints, History , Maryland Vintage Books and Fine Art is a used, rare and antiquarian bookstore and art gallery in the historic district of beautiful downtown Easton, Maryland. We specialize in Fine Books in scholarly topics, Antique Maps, Historic Documents, and Newspapers. We pride ourselves on our personalized service, building lasting relationships with our customers, from first-time browsers to long-lasting clients who have been with us since the beginning. Terms All orders ship within four business days.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 325 USD
Location: Easton, Maryland
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