Being Ye Historical Map of Baltimore County
Being Ye Historical Map of Baltimore County

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1937

Being Ye Historical Map of Baltimore County

Sale price$620.00
SKU: 1774

DESCRIPTION

Pictorial map of Baltimore County, Maryland in full color, by Richard Q. ÒMocoÓ Yardley (1903-1979) who was the Baltimore Morning SunÕs cartoonist for many years. Sun papers gave away the maps to each new customer during complementary subscription period. Cover text "Enclosed is an attractive color map of the Eastern Shore ... " with illustration of Yardley with a cat that always included in his cartoons. Map is in Yardley's unique style, depiction of a colonial ladies and gentleman in various situations. Shows places names, and historical places and events. Includes decorative compass rose below title. A very rare and desirable map for pictorial map collectors.

FULL TITLE

Being Ye Historical Map of Baltimore County

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Richard Q. Yardley

PUBLISHER

The Baltimore Sun, Maryland

PUBLICATION

The Baltimore Sun, Maryland

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

16 X 20

CONDITION

Fine to very fine with slight overall toning and fine darkening at extreme edges. Rich colors. See photos for details.