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Striking Casco Bay Chart from the Atlantic Neptune, 1776This is an exceptional chart of the coast of Maine between Cape Elizabeth and Popham from the early Revolutionary War period. It is from Des Barres' monumental Atlantic Neptune, a sea atlas published by the British Admiralty during the last quarter of the 18th century. The Atlantic Neptune has been called "the most splendid collection of charts, plans, and views, ever published." The present chart includes all of Casco Bay (naming the larger islands) and extends east to include Seguin ("Segevin Island") and Georgetown Islands. Among the numerous geographic features named are Great Jebieg (Chebeague), Merrymeeting Bay, Segadahock River, Arrowsick Island and Halfway Road (i.e., Rock). Roads are shown on the chart, as are individual buildings. The chart is dated July___ 1776 (i.e., with a prominent space after the month as if a date were going to be inserted). There is no type-stamped "15" at the upper right as called for in some copies of… Leer más

Early Maine Murder Trial Gone AwryAn account of a murder trial in Malta, now Windsor, in the District of Maine. Paul Chadwick was a surveyor on what was then the northern frontier of Maine and in an area where disputed land titles were common. Chadwick was shot while conducting a survey by a group of landowners disguised as Indians. Despite fairly overwhelming evidence of the guilt of the accused, the jury found all not guilty. Previous owner's (Rice Dudley) book label on front pastedown. Another early owner's name (Moody Kent) in ink in several places.References: Shaw & Shoemaker: 21516 (3 locations). Sabin: 47985. Williamson: 5651. Noyes: 505. Skillin: 10-32. McDade: 641. Condition: 186, 2 pp. Original blue/gray paper-covered boards, with chipping. Paper spine, cracked and eroded. Original paper spine label, with vertical separation. Occasional foxing and staining, mostly very light. A solid example of a scarce early Maine imprint.