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Antique 1839 David H. Burr Map of Rensselaer County NY - Framed with Original Statistical View
Overview:
An exceptional piece of local New York history, this authentic 1839 edition of David H. Burr’s "Map of the County of Rensselaer" features original hand-colored details and comes beautifully preserved in a wood frame. Published by Stone & Clark in Ithaca, NY, this rare piece includes the incredibly fascinating, original text broadside attached to the reverse side: "County of Rensselaer: A Statistical View According to the Latest Census."
Historical Significance:
David H. Burr was one of America's most celebrated 19th-century cartographers. His landmark Atlas of the State of New York (originally surveyed in 1829) stands as only the second complete state atlas ever created in the United States. This highly collectible 1839 reissue preserves the precise copperplate details of early New York towns, post offices, mills, and geographic landscapes.
The reverse text panel offers a rare window into the late 1830s economy, detailing historical valuations, population demographics, school districts, livestock counts, and industrial mills across individual towns.
Specifications & Condition
- Cartographer: David H. Burr
- Publishers: Stone & Clark (Ithaca, NY)
- Date: 1839 (from original 1829 survey plates)
- Frame Dimensions: 17 ¾” x 24”
- Framing: Housed in a classic, stained wood frame with an archival-style mat border.
- Condition: Good antique condition with beautiful, genuine hand-coloring. The paper displays a light, natural aged patina and minor handling wear consistent with its 180+ year age.
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Overview:
An exceptional piece of local New York history, this authentic 1839 edition of David H. Burr’s "Map of the County of Rensselaer" features original hand-colored details and comes beautifully preserved in a wood frame. Published by Stone & Clark in Ithaca, NY, this rare piece includes the incredibly fascinating, original text broadside attached to the reverse side: "County of Rensselaer: A Statistical View According to the Latest Census."
Historical Significance:
David H. Burr was one of America's most celebrated 19th-century cartographers. His landmark Atlas of the State of New York (originally surveyed in 1829) stands as only the second complete state atlas ever created in the United States. This highly collectible 1839 reissue preserves the precise copperplate details of early New York towns, post offices, mills, and geographic landscapes.
The reverse text panel offers a rare window into the late 1830s economy, detailing historical valuations, population demographics, school districts, livestock counts, and industrial mills across individual towns.
Specifications & Condition
- Cartographer: David H. Burr
- Publishers: Stone & Clark (Ithaca, NY)
- Date: 1839 (from original 1829 survey plates)
- Frame Dimensions: 17 ¾” x 24”
- Framing: Housed in a classic, stained wood frame with an archival-style mat border.
- Condition: Good antique condition with beautiful, genuine hand-coloring. The paper displays a light, natural aged patina and minor handling wear consistent with its 180+ year age.
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