McIntire's Pocket Handkerchief and Guide of New York City.

1869 Bridgman Cloth Handkerchief Guide and Map of New York City

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Good. Printed on cloth. Some soiling. Size 17.5 x 17.5 Inches. This is a rare c. 1869 Bridgman and McIntire pocket guide map of New York City. It follows shortly after the development of New York's Elevated Train System - the city's first viable public transportation and the precursor of the modern system. Straphangers need a practical guide, and what could be better than the 'weatherproof,' 'tearproof,' and utilitarian handkerchief map - wipe the sweat from your brow and find your way! Published as 'McIntire's Pocket Handkerchief Guide of New York City,' the map depicts Manhattan from the Battery north to West 155th Street and the southern Bronx. Railroads in New York Elevated train lines along Second, Third, Sixth, Ninth, and Tenth Avenues are illustrated and generally labeled 'Manhattan Elevated Rail Road.' Railroads played an important role in New York City in the mid-19th century, but only the New York Central and Hudson Railroad and the New York and New Haven Railroad operated rail lines in Manhattan. All other rail lines ended on the banks of the Hudson River in New Jersey, and passengers were transported across the river by ferry. Even the Long Island Railroad did not operate in Manhattan at the time, with passengers directed to a ferry. Also, there were not yet bridges across the East River, thus necessitating ferry lines between Williamsburg and Manhattan. A Closer Look Streets and avenues throughout Manhattan are identified. New York served as a major commercial center, with most imports arriving by sea. Piers line the Hudson River and the East River in Lower Manhattan, many of which are identified by the operating shipping or railroad line. A handful of landmarks are identified, such as the American Museum of Natural History (which opened in 1869), Grand Central Station, and an insane asylum in the Upper West Side. Central Park appears in some detail, with Croton Reservoir, two receiving reservoirs, and The Ramble noted. Indexes of points of interest and ferries across the East and North rivers occupy the upper left, while indexes of railroads, hotels, and amusements appear in the lower right. Dating This Piece Although undated, we used the American Museum of Natural History (which opened in 1869) and the absence of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (which opened in 1870) to arrive at the c. 1869 date. Publication History and Census This map was created and printed by Bridgman Maps and published by McIntire c. 1869. This is the only known cataloged example.

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Title: McIntire's Pocket Handkerchief and Guide of New York City.
Author: 1869 Bridgman Cloth Handkerchief Guide and Map of New York City
Publication year: 1869
Binding: Hardcover
Seller catalogs: NEW-YORK-MAPS

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Geographicus Rare Antique Maps was founded in New York, New York, by Kevin James Brown in 1999. We are specialist antiquarians dealing in historic maps from all over the world and in all price ranges. Our enthusiasm, passion, and devotion to scholarship is expressed in our meticulously researched descriptions, among the most detailed and comprehensive available anywhere, for each and every rare map that passes over our desk. This same devotion guides the relationships of honesty and trust we have fostered with our clients, whether through purchasing or selling a rare map, getting an appraisal, or simply calling to discuss antique maps in general. We are happy to assist you no matter whether you are an interior decorator, an institution, an experienced collector, or are just looking for a single antique map. Geographicus is a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), the ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), the New York Map Society, the Washington Map Society, the IMCOS, and the Society for the History of Discoveries. While primarily an internet-based company, we are happy to meet with clients to show our antique maps by appointment at our New York City location.

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This same devotion guides the relationships of honesty and trust we have fostered with our clients, whether through purchasing or selling a rare map, getting an appraisal, or simply calling to discuss antique maps in general. We are happy to assist you no matter whether you are an interior decorator, an institution, an experienced collector, or are just looking for a single antique map.

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