COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Author
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Author:
Drake, Ira S.
author
Drake, Ira S.
Author
false
Date:
1849
date
1849
Date
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Short Title:
Guide Through The United States
short_title
Guide Through The United States
Short Title
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Publisher:
Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
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Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
Publisher
false
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
Publisher Location
false
Type:
Book Map
type
Book Map
Type
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Obj Height cm:
55
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55
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Obj Width cm:
73
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73
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Scale 1:
3,674,900
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3,674,900
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Note:
This is a major revision of the guide with an entirely new map by Ira S. Drake (about whom we find nothing) with five inset maps entitled - "Vicinity Of Niagara Falls", "Map Of The Copper Mine Region", "Map of the Gold and Quicksilver district of California", "Map of the Maritime and Overland Routes to California", and "Map Of New England Or Eastern States". The map emphasis on the California gold rush is clear, although the 128 pages of expanded text do not yet list routes to the gold fields, while they do add routes west from St. Louis and Independence. The main map is larger than the earlier Mitchell/Young maps, but shows roughly the same area on a somewhat larger scale. An "Advertisement" (actually a preface) dated Nov. 1, 1848, states: "The following work is similar in design to 'Mitchell's Traveller's Guide,' first published about twelve years ago, and which has been so extremely patronized, that it may be safely asserted no book of the kind ever printed in this country has met with so wide a circulation." Covers are black stamped leather with "Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States" and a beautiful illustration of a steam boat and train stamped in gilt. Map is outline color. Catalogue of Thomas, Cowperthwait School Books included in the text. Prime meridian is Washington D.C.
note
This is a major revision of the guide with an entirely new map by Ira S. Drake (about whom we find nothing) with five inset maps entitled - "Vicinity Of Niagara Falls", "Map Of The Copper Mine Region", "Map of the Gold and Quicksilver district of California", "Map of the Maritime and Overland Routes to California", and "Map Of New England Or Eastern States". The map emphasis on the California gold rush is clear, although the 128 pages of expanded text do not yet list routes to the gold fields, while they do add routes west from St. Louis and Independence. The main map is larger than the earlier Mitchell/Young maps, but shows roughly the same area on a somewhat larger scale. An "Advertisement" (actually a preface) dated Nov. 1, 1848, states: "The following work is similar in design to 'Mitchell's Traveller's Guide,' first published about twelve years ago, and which has been so extremely patronized, that it may be safely asserted no book of the kind ever printed in this country has met with so wide a circulation." Covers are black stamped leather with "Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States" and a beautiful illustration of a steam boat and train stamped in gilt. Map is outline color. Catalogue of Thomas, Cowperthwait School Books included in the text. Prime meridian is Washington D.C.
Note
false
Reference:
Karrow 1-1565; Howes M690; (not in Wheat); Buck 284.
reference
Karrow 1-1565; Howes M690; (not in Wheat); Buck 284.
Reference
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Country:
United States
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United States
Country
false
Subject:
Canals
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Canals
Subject
false
Subject:
Railroad
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Railroad
Subject
false
Subject:
Roads
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Roads
Subject
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Full Title:
Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Showing the Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads &c. ... Drawn and Engraved by Ira S. Drake. Philadelphia 1849 Published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. ... Pennsylvania. (with 5 inset maps). (with guide book) Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Containing The Principal Cities, Towns &c. ... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. 1849. (on verso) Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped by J. Fagan. Printed by Smith & Peters.
full_title
Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Showing the Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads &c. ... Drawn and Engraved by Ira S. Drake. Philadelphia 1849 Published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. ... Pennsylvania. (with 5 inset maps). (with guide book) Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Containing The Principal Cities, Towns &c. ... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. 1849. (on verso) Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped by J. Fagan. Printed by Smith & Peters.
Full Title
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List No:
2766.003
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2766.003
List No
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Series No:
3
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3
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Engraver or Printer:
Fagan, John.
engraver_or_printer
Fagan, John.
Engraver or Printer
false
Engraver or Printer:
Smith & Peters.
engraver_or_printer
Smith & Peters.
Engraver or Printer
false
Engraver or Printer:
Drake, Ira S.
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Drake, Ira S.
Engraver or Printer
false
Publication Author:
Drake, Ira S.
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Drake, Ira S.
Publication Author
false
Publication Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
publication_author
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Publication Author
false
Pub Date:
1849
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1849
Pub Date
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Pub Title:
Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Containing The Principal Cities, Towns &c. ... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. 1849. (on verso) Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped by J. Fagan. Printed by Smith & Peters. (with map) Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Showing the Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads &c. ... Drawn and Engraved by Ira S. Drake. Philadelphia 1849 Published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. ... Pennsylvania. (with 5 inset maps).
pub_title
Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Containing The Principal Cities, Towns &c. ... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. 1849. (on verso) Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped by J. Fagan. Printed by Smith & Peters. (with map) Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Showing the Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads &c. ... Drawn and Engraved by Ira S. Drake. Philadelphia 1849 Published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. ... Pennsylvania. (with 5 inset maps).
Pub Title
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Pub Reference:
Karrow 1-1565; Howes M690; (not in Wheat); Buck 284.
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Karrow 1-1565; Howes M690; (not in Wheat); Buck 284.
Pub Reference
false
Pub Note:
See note field above.
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See note field above.
Pub Note
false
Pub List No:
2766.000
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2766.000
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false
Pub Type:
Guide Book
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Guide Book
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false
Pub Maps:
1
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1
Pub Maps
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Pub Height cm:
15
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15
Pub Height cm
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Pub Width cm:
9
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9
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Image No:
2766003
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2766003
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Download 1:
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Authors:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus; Drake, Ira S.
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