Wheat and Brun show a 1791 map of different title and smaller size that may have been the precursor of this 1811 map - both are derived from Howell's large map of Pennsylvania, first issued in 1792. This 1811 copy is the first edition in this format, with other editions in 1816 and 1817. Decorative vignettes surround the dedication in the upper right and the title in the lower right. In the lower left corner there is a view of the "Schuylkill permanent Bridge." Colored in outline, backed on thin linen and folded into red half leather marbled covered boards 15x10.
A Map Of The State Of Pennsylvania By Reading Howell MDCCCXI. Engraved by J. Vallance. To The Governor and Legislature Of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania this Map is Respectfully inscribed by the Author. Philada. Published by Kimber & Conrad & Johnson & Warner.
List No:
5217.001
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Vallance, J.
Publication Author:
Howell, Reading
Pub Date:
1811
Pub Title:
A Map Of The State Of Pennsylvania By Reading Howell MDCCCXI. Engraved by J. Vallance. To The Governor and Legislature Of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania this Map is Respectfully inscribed by the Author. Philada. Published by Kimber & Conrad & Johnson & Warner.
