Canton.

(North America, United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Cantgon Detailed City Plan, Township Map).

Issued 1876, New York by Sherman, publ. by Comstock & Cline. Map engraved by Edward Busch [Phila], printed by H.J. Troudy [Phila].

Uncommon 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. 

A highly detailed map with owners of houses and their plots identified. Invaluable for genealogical research, includes many non-residential buildings and businesses.

Map is not new, shows signs of age and handling. Light to moderate age spotting as seen with some old damp staining. Displays a lovely age patina, still well worthy of display or gift giving. An uncommon county map from this era.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 16 1/4" x 25".

Printed Area Measures c. 15" x 23".

Cartographic Reference(s):

LGear, U.S. Atlases, L1580.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R26590].