Old Map of New York, USA in 1840 - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Hudson River Size:40x50in (100x127cm) Venus and Mercury and Cassini

Venus and Mercury and Cassini

The coats of arms for 15 colleges adorn the left and right side of the map

You actually get two maps for the price of one: the top half of the map shows the full extent of the Roman Empire - up to Hadrian's Wall in the north

Lewisham and Newham

with most state borders no where near their present day locations

Old Map of New York, USA in 1840 - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Hudson River Size:40x50in (100x127cm) Venus and Mercury and CassiniThis rare, colour map of New York was published in 1840 by Chapman and Hall for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Yes, the SDUK was a real thing! They were founded in 1826 with the purpose of sharing affordable, useful information to those who chose to self educate. This map shows most of the built up parts of Manhattan and small parts of some other boroughs, including Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Jersey City. This map looks amazing at