J. W. C. Williams (1811-1893). New-York and Its Environs. (Paris & New York: L. Turgis, c. 1855) Country_England which was erected following the

which was erected following the Norman Conquest in 1066 to secure the nearby bridge (23) over the River Dee

It also affords audiences unique views of pre-industrial Hoboken

whenever possible

Born in Haarlem

This finely engraved maritime chart by Mark Tiddeman presents one of the most important colonial-era depictions of New York Harbor

J. W. C. Williams (1811-1893). New-York and Its Environs. (Paris & New York: L. Turgis, c. 1855) Country_England which was erected following theJ. W. C. Williams (18111893)New York and Its EnvironsParis & New York: L. Turgis, c. 1855Lithograph with original hand color[Sheet size: 19 1 2 x 24 1 2 in.] This vibrant mid 19th century lithograph by J. W. C. Williams offers a sweeping birds eye view of New York City and its surrounding region during a period of explosive growth and transformation. Published jointly in Paris and New York by L. Turgis, the print reflects the transatlantic fascination