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• Description: Here is a colored map page of Clay township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION, BUT A GENUINE 144 YEAR OLD MAP. This hand-colored map is from the1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This atlas was compiled, drawn, and published from personal examinations and surveys by Everts and Stewart, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The map shows the entire township and shows all towns and villages within it, it also shows the main roads, creeks, and railroads. It also shows the names of the land owners within the township. It shows the boundaries of the township and names the surrounding townships such as Ephrata, Elizabeth, and Cocalico. The back of the map has drawings of landmarks, such as residences and businesses, from Christiana, Landisvalley (namely the residence of Isaac Landis which still stands and open to visitors), and Columbia all communities within Lancaster County. This is a very nice map in very good condition after being around for almost a century and a half. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
  
  
• Date: 1875.
  
  
• Origin: Printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  
  
• Size: The page measures ~17" x ~14 1/4".
  
  
• Maker: Everts and Stewart.
  
  
• Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A very nice high quality antique map. Please see photos to appreciate the beauty and condition of this piece. This is truly a nice decorative piece ready for framing to eventually hang on your wall or add to your collection.
  
  
• Condition: The map is in very good condition with minor foxing, stains and general darkening along the edges. It has several small tears along the edges. There is also quite a bot of losses along the left edge, which can be seen in the photo. Be that as it may, these losses and tears do not reach the map and can be trimmed when the map is being prepared for mounting. The paper is brittle and as such the edges and corners break-off easily of the map is miss handles. In addition, the map has minor nicks and losses along the edges of the sheet as well as minor losses at the corners all of which can be seen in the photos. None of the tears crosses the border and extends into the map. The map also has holes along the right edge where the thread used to bind it into the atlas were. Be that as it may, the map itself is intact and none of the issues outlined here distract from its quality or beauty. The map still has vivid and fresh colors and would look great once properly mounted and framed. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate its quality and beauty.