Lot 579: Early Kentucky & Tennessee Map, Cyrus Harris, 1796

A Map of the State of Kentucky and the Tennessee Government Compiled from the Best Authorities by Cyrus Harris, engraved by Amos Doolittle, published by Thomas and Andrews, Boston, 1796. From THE AMERICAN UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY by Jedidiah Morse. Copper plate engraving of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting early towns and roads, including Nashville and Clarksville, rivers, roads, and boundary lines. Native American boundaries and the Southern boundary of the military reservation set aside for veterans of the North Carolina troops are shown. Roads shown include the "New and Short Road to Virginia." Many forts are indicated including Fort Washington, Fort Massac and Fort Jefferson. Title and scale of miles, lower right, compass rose, top left. "Lon: W. from Philadelphia" lower right below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Late 18th century. Housed under glass in a gilt and painted wood frame with white mat. Sight: 7 3/4" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed: 14 3/4" H x 17 3/4" W.

CONDITION: With toning especially to sight area plus minor, scattered soiling and six vertical fold lines. Hinge mounted on upper edge verso with archival tape.