Plan of the island of New York in North America, but only Fort Washington, afterwards Knypausen,; which was taken in but first drawn in the month of January 1781 in the hut from the eastern side in the vicinity of the late the month of May 1779

VALENTINE, D.T. (David Thomas)

Published by D.T. Valentine, New York, 1854

About this Item

Map. Lithograph. Sheet measures 5 5/8" x 8" This small facsimile map was based on an earlier Revolutionary war era view by Wilhelm von Knyphausen, reproduced for the 1854 issue of "Manual of The Corporation of the City of New York." It depicts the northern tip of Manhattan, showing the rugged terrain near Spuyten Devil, and the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades in the foreground. Along the right side of the map, the view extends along the East River, showing parts of the Bronx. Many major buildings, fortifications, and encampments are labeled. Topography (including marshlands and wooded areas) as well as structures are rendered pictorially. It is in very good condition with minor yellowing to original centerfold. David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation of the City of New York" in 1841. The Manuals were directories of extensive historical and contemporary records of New York that included facts about the City of New York, city history, city council information, and reported on the progress of public works such as Central Park. Popularly called Valentine's Manuals, the texts were richly illustrated with maps, lithographs, and engravings. This map provides a fascinating look at the rapid development of New York City. Seller Inventory # 316194

Bibliographic Details

Title: Plan of the island of New York in North ...

Publisher: D.T. Valentine, New York

Publication Date: 1854

Illustrator: G. Hayward