Rare antique 1869 handcolored linenbacked map, the linenbacking on this variety of maps is very rare. The map shows Elmira, with inset map of Cars Corners. The map has some staining on it, not too bad, and had a large tear going pu the middle, its mounted on linen now. The map shows the named home and land owners, the business and industry, the few roads, railroads and more that existed at that time. The handcoloring on the map is period to the map, this is before color printing. The map is from the very rare 1869 Beers Atlas of Chemung County New York. The map is a fascinating and historic period look at this area at this time. The size of the map is 13" by 15.5". Winning bidder pays $4.00 shipping domestic, more foreign.