Old Birds Eye Map of New York in 1849 - Lower Manhattan, Soho, Noho, Union Square, Broadway, Battery Park, Ellis Island Connaught shows the railways of England

shows the railways of England and Wales

16x20 inches (40x50cm) looks good

A curious 'family tree' of monarchs adorns the right hand side

The map focuses on China

such as Chester

Old Birds Eye Map of New York in 1849 - Lower Manhattan, Soho, Noho, Union Square, Broadway, Battery Park, Ellis Island Connaught shows the railways of EnglandThis strikingly beautiful and interesting birds eye map is the first accurate view of New York City. Compiled from hundreds of on the ground sketches by John Bachmann in 1849, this map is exceedingly rare and one of the finest ever created of Manhattan. There's an intense level of detail in this map. Please zoom into the images and lose yourself for a while you might be surprised at what you can find! The map looks at the city from a point just above