Premier Auctions | Session II
Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 655
A Rare Map of the Harbor of New York by Survey
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
1740-1780, manuscript map depicting the New York harbor, ink on laid paper, with heraldic watermark "GR", 14-1/4 x 11-5/8 in.; unframedNote: This manuscript map is remarkably similar to a map engraved by John Carwitham about 1740 that was likely intended as one of the illustrations for a book on the history of America authored by William Byrd II of Westover, Charles City County, VA but never published.It is possible that this manuscript map was drawn by John W. Sever (1766-1803), the brother of Capt. James Sever. Comparable handwriting appears in a letter from John to his brother James dated 1801 (included with lot 665). This handwriting is the same as in the manuscript map ofÿMaine (lot 661)ÿand the map of New Jersey and New York (lot 662)ÿthat also descended in the Sever family. The map of New Jersey and New York clearly dates to the time of the American Revolution. Both maps have similar lined borders, share some similar cursive characteristics, and the rivers and larger bodies of water were shaded, perhaps with graphite. Both maps were drawn on laid paper bearing watermarks consistent with paper used in America throughout the eighteenth century.References:ÿCohen, Paul E.ÿManhattan in Maps,ÿ1527-1995. 2014, pg 57, ill. 59Click here to read about this important American maritime collection from the Sever family and to view additional items from this collection. - Provenance: Captain James N. Sever (1761-1845), Captain USS Congress; by descent in family
minor wear to edges, some creasing, toning, scattered staining throughout, some paper losses at compass rose area, small tear at top edge
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