DESCRIPTION: Original, antique rolled U.S. Coast Survey chart of the Western portion of Albemarle Sound published in 1860. Produced under the supervision of A.D. Bache, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Within a mile or so of the riverine margins each building, field, and plot of land are drawn in fine detail. With sailing directions and an explanation of navigation using the ranges. Based on triangulation and hydrography executed between 1847 - 1849.
Coverage of this fine antique chart include the towns of Plymouth, Edenton, Columbia, Hertford, Nixonton, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina; the Cashai (Cashie) River; Pocosson Swamp; Roanoke River; Chowan River; Bull Bay; Scuppernong River; Perquamons (Perquimans) River; Bear Garden Point; Little River; Redbank Land; and Truebloods Point.
This antique navigation chart should not be confused with those similar copies issued as part of a Report to Congress, most on thin paper with folds that often show condition issues. This original mid 19th century survivor is a large, separately issued example on thick paper that has been stored either rolled of flat with no folds.
Numerous soundings, lighthouses, and other aids to navigation are noted. With the logo of the Coast Survey Office. Price $1.50 when issued.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1860
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States
BODY OF WATER: Albemarle Sound
CONDITION: Good.
 Lightly tanned on strong paper, backed by linen after issue. Pinholes in corners. Small repaired hole at top right. A few light wrinkles as usual.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: 
SIZE: 31
" x
29 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 52
PRICE: $675
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