Perspective Map of New York City in Color - 1870 Size:28"x20" Originally engraved in copper

Originally engraved in copper

"Les Isles Antilles

this exquisite chart features an illustration of a historic storm that occurred on the American coast in August 1830

shows real property and landowners in the region

This map originally was comprise of 6 separate sheets that were composited into this stellar depiction of London

Perspective Map of New York City in Color - 1870 Size:28"x20" Originally engraved in copperThis 1870 map of New York City is a gorgeous depiction of the city and key landmarks. Most notably, The "East River Bridge" (later renamed the Brooklyn Bridge) is shown. The bridge began construction in that year, but was not completed until 1883.