Harbors of Sheffield Island and Cawkin's Island

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1848

Harbors of Sheffield Island and Cawkin's Island

Sale price$450.00
SKU: 1366

DESCRIPTION

A very nice, early-state, detailed chart of the Harbors of Sheffield Island and Cawkin's Island, Connecticut. This is a separately issued thick paper presentation edition presented to "The Pontifical States". This chart shows two maps in one sheet with great inland details of topography by hachures, vegetation, farmlands, roads, buildings, facilities, and place names. Many aids to navigation are also shown, such as buoys, courses, depth soundings, anchorages, rocks, ledges, and other dangers, bearings, and lighthouses. Notes and Sailing Directions for approaching and anchoring in the bay. Tidal information along with currents also given.

FULL TITLE

Harbors of Sheffield Island and Cawkin's Island From a Trigonometrical Survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler Superintendent of the Survey of The Coast of The United States.

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

F.R. Hassler, E. Blunt, C.M. Eakin, G.S. Blake

PUBLISHER

U.S. Coast Survey Office

PUBLICATION

Separately issued edition on thick paper. Presentation copy, presented to "The Pontifical States".

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

23 X 18.5

CONDITION

Fine to very fine. Thick paper edition, with overall toning and some foxing. See photos for details.