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Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836 A Plan of New York Island with part of Long Island... [first issue]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03533 Author/Creator: Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836 Place Written: London, England Type: Map Date: 19 October 1776 Pagination: 1 map ; 78 x 52.5 cm. Order a Copy

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 107. Engraving with hand-coloring. This is the first issue, the only issue to show Manhattan in American hands.

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

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