Rare Antique Original 1852 Wall Map of Andover, Massachusetts

Description

We are selling four generations’ worth of antique original maps. The time has come to part with hundreds of beautiful historic maps and other original documents from the 1800’s and 1900’s that have been in storage for decades. Many of these items have great value and we would love to find buyers who will enjoy them. Please check our numerous eBay listings for more one-of-a-kind historic maps. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
This one is a beauty and quite rare. Drawn on linen, it measures approximately 44" wide x 38" tall and has wooden scrolls attached to the top and bottom. The Title Block says,
"Map of the Town of Andover. Essex County, Massachusetts. Surveyed by the Authority of the Town by Henry F. Walling, Civil Engineer, 81 Washington Street, Boston. 1952."
This hand-colored map gives detail of the areas marked "North Parish," "West Parish," "South Parish." These Parishes are further marked in districts as follows: North District, Abbot District, Bailey District, West Centre District, Osgood District, Ballardvale District, Scotland District, Holt District, Phillips District, Frye District, Farnham District, Kimball District, Merrimack District, River District. It has an interesting insert of the downtown area marked, "
Andover Village."
In the upper left hand corner of the map, there is some interesting information:
Area of the Town = 38,549 acres
Amount Covered by Water = 1,495 acres
Amount Occupied by Highways = 975 acres
Total Length of Railroad = 20-1/2 miles
Total Length of Public Highways - 175-1/2 miles
Population in 1850 - 6,945
Given the fact that this map is almost 170 years old, it is in spectacular condition. It was hand-colored and drawn on linen. There are typical cracks and small rips in the map, but all information is clear and readable. The wood scrolls are unattached in a few areas but can be reattached easily. There is some expected fading but no evident foxing or stray marks. This is a wonderful map of a great town.
Please consider the photos carefully as we cannot accept returns on this beautiful piece of history.