COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, J. H.
Date:
1848
Short Title:
Map of the United States of America.
Publisher:
J.H. Colton
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Case Map
Obj Height cm:
132
Obj Width cm:
146
Scale 1:
3,801,600
Note:
Third edition, first being 1846 (according to Ristow, although Karrow only lists an 1847). Texas is still in large configuration with a panhandle running up to Oregon. California and the Great Basin are shown only as Upper or New California. Fremont's 1843 and 1845 maps are incorporated, but not the 1848 map. The title is in the lower left, with an inset map of the West Indies and an inset of Newfoundland. In the 1850 edition the title is moved to the upper right. In the 1853 edition it is moved to the upper left. Map is dissected into 16 sections and edged in pink silk. Full color by state. Folds into green and pink plaid end sheets and half leather marbled covers 38x35 with ties and a label reading "United States" in elegant manuscript.
Reference:
Ristow p318; cf Karrow 1-1556 (1847 edition).
Country:
United States
Full Title:
Map Of The United States Of America, The British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies, Showing The Country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Published by J.H. Colton, No. 86 Cedar St. New York. 1848. Entered ... 1846, by Joseph H. Colton ... New York. Drawn & Engraved By Sherman & Smith New-York. (inset) The south Eastern Part Of The West Indies. (inset) Map Of Newfoundland.
List No:
3960.001
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Sherman & Smith
Publication Author:
Colton, J. H.
Pub Date:
1848
Pub Title:
Map Of The United States Of America, The British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies, Showing The Country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Published by J.H. Colton, No. 86 Cedar St. New York. 1848. Entered ... 1846, by Joseph H. Colton ... New York. Drawn & Engraved By Sherman & Smith New-York. (inset) The south Eastern Part Of The West Indies. (inset) Map Of Newfoundland.
Pub Reference:
Ristow p318; cf Karrow 1-1556 (1847 edition).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3960.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
38
Pub Width cm:
35
Image No:
3960001
Authors:
Colton, J. H.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
