Newport Harbor, By Capt. Wadsworth.. ~Catalog 55~ complimented by literary quotes

complimented by literary quotes

Complimented by a decorative title cartouche that shows an oriental traveler on the back of a camel

though the left margin is a bit close

with some small binding perforations in the top margin

from precious metals to agriculture

Newport Harbor, By Capt. Wadsworth.. ~Catalog 55~ complimented by literary quotesNewport Harbor, By Capt. Wadsworth, Lts. Gedney, Wilkes & Blake U. S. N. Blunt is a noted figure in 19th century chart making, and this smaller map is from a practical reference that Blunt made looking at the specific parts of America's eastern shore. A fine engraving that shows the coastal outline as well as the depth of the nearby waters in fathoms. A great reference from the time. . Condition is good with some light foxing. Image size 8. 5 x 7. 75