Map of the County of Suffolk.

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• ARTIST: David Burr

• PUBLISHER: Published by David H. Burr, New York.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1829

• EDITION SIZE: 18 3/8 x 32 5/8" (467 x 832 mm) plus margins, hairline on sides.

• DESCRIPTION: The "Map of the County of Suffolk," masterfully engraved by David H. Burr, is a prominent feature in "An Atlas of the State of New York Containing a Map of the State and of the Several Counties. Projected and Drawn by a Uniform Scale...under the Supervision & Direction of Simon De Witt, Surveyor General." Celebrated as one of the finest 19th-century maps, it highlights Burr’s meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. This atlas, noted by historian Walter Ristow as a "magnificent publication," stands out as the second state-focused atlas ever published, significantly advancing the precision and dissemination of geographical knowledge. Burr’s work on this map exemplifies the high standards of cartography during the period, enhancing our understanding of New York’s landscape and administrative divisions at the state level.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition with original coloring

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• CATEGORIES: Maps