Eldridge, George
1872

Early Eldridge Harbor Chart of Salem, Beverly, Marblehead, Manchester, Gloucester, Rockport

Eldridge's New Chart from LYNN to HALIBUT POINT, With the harbors of Salem, Beverly, Marblehead, Manchester, Gloucester, & Rockport. Compiled from the latest surveys. 1872.

DESCRIPTION: Scarce and early Eldridge coastal chart of Massachusetts from LYNN to HALIBUT POINT. Shows George Eldridge's (the founder) bold and distinctive style that mariners came to appreciate for its utility.

Includes the towns of Lynn, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly, Marblehead, Manchester, Gloucester, Cape Ann, Rockport, and Annisquam. Includes extensive sailing directions.

Dated within to 1872. Published by S. Thaxter & Son, 125 State Street, Boston.

George Eldridge (1821-1900) was a fisherman, coastal pilot, and cartographer who published charts and coast pilots, some with his son George W., from the mid 1800's until his death . The Eldridges published their own charts in competition with the U.S. Coast Survey.

CREATOR: Eldridge, George

PUBLICATION DATE: 1872

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: Atlantic Ocean

CONDITION: Good.  Two minor marginal tears repaired not impacting image.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 21 " x 17 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 53

PRICE: $650

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