Description: U.S. Coast Survey Preliminary Chart of North Landing River(Head of Currituck Sound), Virginia & North Carolina Nice example of a mid-19th century coastal chart (dated1861) issued by the U. S. Government at the beginning of the Civil War showing North Landing River along the border of Virginia and North Carolina, published by the US Coast Survey in 1861. Includes Knotts Island and Mackay Island, and shows the location of farm areas, marshes, magnetic variation, soundings in feet, and a tide table. The chart was produced under the supervision of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey (and grandson of Benjamin Franklin). Condition: Folding chart in good antique condition, nice impression on sturdy, a couple of wrinkles, mildly age-toned paper, slightly darkened along the folds. Size: Approx. 22 x 18 inches Will ship USPS Media Mail for free.
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1850-1899
Type: Coastal Chart
US State: Virginia, North Carolina
Format: Folding Map
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1861
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: A. D. Bache
City: North Landing River
Country/Region: United States of America
