Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1007
Ulster County, NY; Hardenbergh Patent; Verplanck, Samuel (1739-1820). Map of the westerly part the Great Lot Number 6, in the Hardenbergh Patent, and southside of Papeckham River. Laid into farms at the request of Mr Samuel Verplanck AD 1771. Signed below by surveyor "Will. Cockburn". One page, 35 x 15 1/3" on vellum, in green, red and yellow natural colors. Table of the 13 smaller lots, broken down as to type of land and acreage, Explanation key and map embellishments. Born in Berwickshire, Scotland, William Cockburn settled in Kingston, NY in the 1760s and was employed as a surveyor, land agent and speculator principally in Ulster County for the Hardenbergh and Hurley patents. Small extension at right. Roll-fold, some minor soiling in bottom blank margin, overall a Fine and attractive map.
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