A very detailed map of Chicago outlining the fire damaged areas in red. This folding pocket map is in a case which also contains 24 pages detailing Chicago, showing birds eye view and other illustrations totaling 10, prior to the fire.
1871 McDonald's Map of Chicago Fire
SKU: 2273a
$800.00Price
Title
R.H. McDonald's Map of Chicago, with a Correct Outline of the Great Fire, from a Careful Survey by Sharp & Thain, of Chicago
Map Maker Specifics
R McDonald, 1872, New York
Size
20.1 X 16.1 in. map: 7.8 X 5 in. case.
Condition
Map is very good. The fold splits were closed expertly and mounted on backing. Slight age toning in folds. Gilded black cloth pocket map, 24 pp., cover separated.