Map of "The Wondrous Isle" of Manhattan

Featuring the title "A Map of the Wondrous Isle of Manhattan", this unique vintage map is a beautiful example of pictorial mapmaking. Pictorial maps focus more on artistic style rather than technical precision. Streets and buildings are rarely drawn to the exact scale in order to emphasize certain aspects over others.  This particular pictorial map was drawn by C. Vernon Farrow in 1926 and features Manhattan north to 110th street. The map features brand-new skyscrapers and includes banner-style labels for many notable buildings. Many parks are also named on the map. At the top left of the map, there is a separate section titled "The Continuation of the Map of Manhattan Showing the Northern Part 1926", which features Washington Heights. The colorful border that surrounds the map features speeding cars and hurried pedestrians, alluding to the general hustle and bustle of the city.  Nearly a century old, this map had started to feel the effects of time, namely fading, discoloration, and g