Renard

1898 · Best.-Nr. 12542 — Albany: Fisheries Game and Forest Commission 1898. Hardcover. Very good. Scarce wall map of the entire Adirondack Region printed in colors; two separate sections as issued each measuring 38 x 58 inches the entire map measuring 76 x 58 inches; scale of 1 : 12700. With the green map case measuring 9 x 5 1/2 inches brown string closure intact bright gilt "Adirondack Map. 1898." to front "State of New York The Fisheries Game and Forest Commission" above. Small splits/holes at the center of some folds there is a 5 inch tear above the Legend at bottom left; these would all press out nicely if mounted or respond well to repairs. Bright warm colors greatly enhance the appearance of this magnificent Adirondack map. This map encompasses the entire Adirondack region and is colored to identify state forest preserve lands lands bought or under contract by the Forest Preserve Board and lands of joint state & private ownership. The border of the Park is outlined in blue. Individual tracts of land are drawn and the uncolored regions indicate private ownership in 1898. Smaller inset map of the railroads and counties of northern New York state.We opened the maps to photograph them and have left them loosely folded and not pressed flat to prevent further fold splits. Fisheries, Game and Forest Commission hardcover