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Hooker, William : Original Map -"Harbour of Annis Squam in Ipswich Bar"

E. and G. W. Blunt, New York, 1841

Original publisher's black and white engraved nautical chart showing Annis Squam (Annisquam) Harbor. Chart with margins measures 9 1/4" x 6"; actual chart area measures 7" x 4." Some dampstaining but chart is otherwise clean and intact. Scales of distance in fathoms and statute miles printed in lower-right corner underneath the title. Slightly hidden in the title is "Hooker" and "Sculpt.," which denote William Hooker as the engraver of this chart. "Engraved for the American Coast Pilot, 14th Ed." printed above the chart. "New York; Published by Edmund & George W. Blunt, 1841." printed beneath the chart. Chart includes numbers showing water depths (soundings), a compass rose with magnetic variation, and other navigational aids. The town of Annisquam is shown. The chart also shows geographical features such as a marsh, Wheeler's Point, Lobster Cove, Babson's Point, Lobster Rocks, Coffin's Beach, and White Sand Hills. Edmund Blunt (1770-1862) was a publisher of nautical charts and books and printed the first edition of the American Coast Pilot in 1796. Around 1827, Blunt retired and his sons took over the company and continued his work as a publisher of high-quality sea charts. The Blunts were also known for their collaboration with the U.S. Coast Survey which allowed their charts to be up-to-date.. Map. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

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