TENNESSEE map, by Luke Drury, A. M., published in "A Geography For Schools," printed by Miller and Hutchens, Providence, 1822. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring of the state boundary line depicting an early map of Tennessee, surrounding regions partially identified, with cities and town, including Knoxville and Nashville, bodies of water, and mountains identified in English text. Unframed. 8 3/4" H x 10" W.

PROVENANCE: Private West Tennessee Collection.

CONDITION: Toning/toning impressions, scattered minute foxing spots, creases, and general handling wear. Scattered areas of pink residue to lower half of sheet, slightly affects image. Areas of loss, largest 1/8" x 2 3/4", primarily to top margin. Three horizontal 1/2" tears to top margin likely present due to manner of binding. Tears, largest 3/4", to right margin. Left margin appears ot have been cut down as the plate impression is not present. Black 1/8" spot to left margin, visible en verso.