Map of Livingston Manor, Anno 1714
Historical print / Lithographic reproduction on paper • Original survey by John Beatty (Deputy Surveyor); reproduction likely for a historical volume such as 'The Documentary History of the State of New York'.
Style & Movement
Cartographic Document / Americana
Medium & Technique
Ink on paper; likely a 19th-century lithographic or engraved reproduction of an original 1714 colonial survey map.
Creation Period
Original survey 1714; this specific print appears to be a mid-to-late 19th-century reproduction (c. 1850-1890).
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 15 inches (sight); Landscape format.
Subject Description
A survey map of the Livingston Manor in New York, depicting land boundaries along the Hudson River. Includes a detailed textual legal description of the land grant and a survey plot featuring a prominent compass rose and topographical markings.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible vertical and horizontal fold lines suggesting it was originally bound in a book. Noticeable foxing and light staining throughout the paper.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely removed from a 19th-century historical publication or atlas regarding New York State history. Current presentation in a modern frame with a red mat.
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a record of early colonial land distribution in New York. The Livingston Manor was one of the largest and most influential manorial grants in the British colonies, shaping the socio-economic history of the Hudson Valley.
Notable Features
Includes the printed signature of John Beatty, Dep. Surv. and a large, decorative 16-point compass rose typical of 18th-century cartographic style.
Condition Issues
Prominent fold lines from original binding, scattered foxing (brown age spots), overall paper toning/yellowing, and minor acid transfer from previous mounting materials.
Conservation Recommendations
Remove from current acidic matting. Deacidification treatment by a paper conservator is recommended to halt foxing. Re-frame using archival UV-protective glass and acid-free museum-grade matboard.