1863 US Coast Survey - Hudson River Sheet No. 3 from Poughkeepsie to Troy New

Description

Preliminary Chart of Hudson River Sheet No. 3from Poughkeepsie to Troy New York
The chart covers the area of the Hudson Riverfrom Poughkeepsie to Troy, New York. This 1863 chart was included in the 1863Annual Report prepared under the direction of A.D. Bache, Superintendent. Thisis an original black and white 38.50 H x 28.25 W inches produced by the U. S.Coast Survey. Included is a table of the 12 light houses along this section ofthe Hudson river Scale 1/40,000
Condition: The chart has been protected inthe 1863 US Coast Survey book for the past ~150 years.
Condition is good as noted in the photographsand the grading scheme noted below. Very little toning along the foldlines.
There are small separations atthe points the upper foldlines cross the left most fold lines. Map will beshipped as folded, insured, and well protected.
A Note on the Grading of Maps (usingconvention outlined in Rosenthal's Antique Map Price Record & Handbook):
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Fine:Clean and bright, with crisp engraved lines. On sound paper with wide margins.Fine quality coloring.
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VeryGood: Clean and bright, with crisp engraved lines. On sound paper with noimperfections in the image. Small tears or minor discoloration in the marginsonly. Very good quality coloring.
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Good:No significant imperfections. Minor spotting, foxing, short separations oncenterfold with no image loss, or overall age toning may be present. May havenarrow margins but paper is still sound. Good coloring.
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Fair:Noticeable imperfections. Scattered foxing or spotting. Long separations oncenterfold or tears entering image which can be easily repaired. Color may beslightly faded.
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Poor:Needs significant repair and cleaning. Paper may be highly acid and brittle.Color may be faded.