Fine Books and Manuscripts Including Americana

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Lot 13
  • 13

Fisher, Joshua

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Description

  • A Chart of Delaware Bay and River, containing a full and exact Description of the Shores, Creeks, Harbours, Soundings, Shoals, Sands and Bearings of the most considerable Land Marks &c &c... Together with the Tide Table from the Capes to Philadelphia. London: Laurie & Whittle, 12th May, 1794
Engraved map (485 x 695 mm). Centerfold. Glazed and framed. Unexamined out of frame.

Catalogue Note

Originally published during the French and Indian War, the chart was suppressed by the Assembly for fear that it would fall into the hands of the French navy and endanger the city of Philadelphia.