Antique 1871 New Bedford, Massachusetts Map from F.W. Beers Atlas of retailer Bristol County – Acushnet River, Fish Island, Friends Academy

retailer Beautiful, antique map of City of New Bedford, Massachusetts on the Acushnet River. This is an authentic map taken from F.W. Beer's Atlas of Bristol County published in 1871 and NOT a computer reproduction.

See what Massachusetts looked like more than 145 years ago. Lots of charming, intricate details and contours, including main roads, hills, rivers, ponds and property owners' names at the time. Hand colored. Verso is blank.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.

Edition of 1871, printed 1871

Dimensions: 31" width x 15 1/2" height

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Cities, Villages & Points of Interest: Bristol County, New Bedford, Acushnet River, Fish Island, Friends Academy, County Jail, City Hall, wharves, street and property owners' names.

Condition: Very Good condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being almost 150 years old. Light edge-wear and folds as issued, but this will read as vintage character when framed.

(Picture of cover of the atlas is for reference and not included.)

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.