Lot 132: Moses Greenleaf's important and rare wall map of Maine

[WALL MAP-MAINE]

GREENLEAF, MOSES

Map of the State of Maine with the Province of New Brunswick. Portland: Shirley & Hyde, 1832. Second edition. Hand-colored engraved map on four sheets joined, linen backed at an early date and retaining some early cloth edging to the right and left edges. Engraved by J.H. Young and F. Dankworth in Philadelphia. Overall about 52 x 43 inches (133 x 110 cm); rolled. Old varnish, mounting holes in upper and lower margin along edge and away from image, some rubbed areas and old tears or creases.

The second edition of Moses Greeleaf's impressive wall map of Maine, first published in 1829. The map well-delineates the surveyed portions of ten counties in Maine, indicating Indian Townships and other features. Much of New Brunswick and the area approaching the St. Lawrence River is also depicted. Both the first and second editions of this map are very rare with few examples in the auction record. We trace only one example of this second edition sold. Greenleaf's son updated the map in 1844 which is more frequently encountered. An important and rare wall map.