23 maps on one sheet. Bacon & Co. published Colton's maps in London during the Civil War. There is a catalogue of Bacon/Colton map on the inside cover of this map. Full color. Dissected into 18 sections. Folds into brown cloth covers 20x14 with blue paper label reading "Colton's Plans of the American Harbors, Showing the Positions of The Most Important Fortifications." Scarce.
Reference:
Stephenson 26.
Country:
United States
Event:
U.S. Civil War
Full Title:
Colton's Plans Of U.S. Harbors Showing The Position & Vicinities Of The Most Important Fortifications On The Sea-Board And In The Interior. From U.S. Surveys and other authentic sources. Published by J.H. Colton, 172 William St. New York. 1862. Entered ... 1860, by J.H. Colton ... New York. Printed by Lang & Laing 117 Fulton St. New York.
List No:
3813.001
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Lang & Laing
Publication Author:
Colton, J. H.
Pub Date:
1862
Pub Title:
Colton's Plans Of U.S. Harbors Showing The Position & Vicinities Of The Most Important Fortifications On The Sea-Board And In The Interior. From U.S. Surveys and other authentic sources. Published by J.H. Colton, 172 William St. New York. 1862. Entered ... 1860, by J.H. Colton ... New York. Printed by Lang & Laing 117 Fulton St. New York.