The Duke's Plan. A Description of the Towne of Mannados or New Amsterdam as it was in September 1661
New York: Argosy Gallery.
Map. Vintage reproduction, circa 1970. Sheet measures 24" x 29 1/4"
This wonderful and famous map of the Manhattan was included in the 1859 edition of Valentine's Manual of the Corporation of New York. Considered a kind of trophy of the English conquest in 1664, the map depicts the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in its final moments, as it was in 1661. It's name refers to James, the Duke of York, who was gifted the colony by King Charles II, his brother. "The Duke's Plan was rediscovered in 1858 by George H. Moore, librarian of the New York Historical Society, after lying unobserved for nearly two centuries in the British Museum." (Cohen, 43) This vintage reproduction was produced by Argosy Gallery in the 1970s, after an edition of the map lithographed by Geo. Hayward and issued in the 1859 edition of the "Manual of The Corporation of the City of New York." Printed with burnt edges like the original 1664 edition held by the British Library. It is in very good condition with minor wear throughout.
David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation of the City of New York" in 1841. The Manuals were directories of extensive historical and contemporary records of New York that included facts about the City of New York, city history, city council information, and reported on the progress of public works such as Central Park. Popularly called Valentine's Manuals, the texts were richly illustrated with maps, lithographs, and engravings. This map provides a fascinating look at the history of the region. Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $100.00
Item #325873