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Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed By William...
William Hooker (†1846)Reference 12463
Description
William Hooker's Rare and Early Pocket Map of New York City 1828/29.
Rare, very detailed folding map of New York City. Entirely independent produced by William Hooker in 1828/29. The fascinating historical details of the plan include the names and locations of the city's theatres and gardens, cultural institutions, schools, churches, prisons, etc. Ferries, piers and wharfs of the city are also marked. The 14 wards of the city at that time are original old outline wash coloured.
The information about ferries linking Manhattan with Brooklyn, Jersey City and other cities may have been the most important features of the map to the original user. The following ferries are included:
Hoboken Ferry
Albany Steam Boats
Powles Hook Ferry
Brooklyn Ferry
Steam Boat Connecticut
Navy Yard Ferry
Williamsburg Ferry
The map is folded in the original dark blue leather cover with a size of 11.5 x 7.5 cm with the title Hooker's Plan of New-York stamped in gilt. Remarkably good condition.
Full title: Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed By William Hooker, ACSA Hydrographer & Engraver. New York: Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Published & Sold by W. Hooker, Instrument Maker & Chrt Seller to the U.S. Navy, and Agent for the Nautical Store, 202. Water Street. where all the Nautical Works of Edm. M. Blunt are Published & by him Inspected. Entered According to Act of Congress, the 27th day of March 1824, by Wm. Hooker, of the State of N. York. 1828. Additions to 1829.
Details
| Cartographer | William Hooker |
| Title | Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed By William Hooker, ACSA Hydrographer & Engraver. |
| Publisher, Year | William Hooker, New York, 1828-29 |
| Plate Size | 31.2 x 38.7 cm (12.3 x 15.2 inches) |
| Sheet Size | 32.0 x 41.5 cm (12.6 x 16.3 inches) |
| Reference | Haskell, D.C.: Manhattan Maps, No. 717 |
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