Author
Bachmann, John
Full Title
Panorama of the Seat of War. Birds Eye View Of Virginia, Maryland Delaware And The District Of Columbia. John Bachmann, Publisher, 115 & 117 Nassau St., New York. Entered ... 1861 by John Bachmann ... New York. Drawn from Nature and Lith. by John Bachmann.
List No
0043.001
Note
1st issue; a 2nd issue shows smoke at Manassas. This view joins with the North and South Carolina view and the Florida and Georgia view to form one continuous panorama of the east coast of the Confederacy. Full color. Bound in black leather covers 38x3
Author
Clemens, Rev E.J.
Full Title
(Box Cover to) Clemens' Silent Teacher. Dissected Map of the United States and of Each State in Counties. Manufactured by Rev. E.J. Clemens, Clayville, N.Y.
List No
1672A
Note
Box cover shows an American handing out puzzles to people from different countries dressed in national costumes. State map boxes sit in the bottom left-hand corner.
Author
Clemens, Rev E.J.
Full Title
Clemens' United States of America. Published by Rev. E.J. Clemens, Clayville, New York. (on reverse) Advertisement for Sherwin-Williams Paint with a picture of the factory in Cleveland, Ohio.
List No
1672.001
Note
Map of the United States in full color by state or territory. Two profiles of the United States at different latitudes sit below the map. Advertisement on the reverse of map for Sherwin-Williams paint. Photographs of the plant and offices in black and white. Text discusses their product line.
Author
Smith, Charles, fl. 1800-1822
Full Title
Comparative View Of The Heights Of The Principal Mountains &c. In The World. Western Hemisphere. Eastern Hemisphere. London, Published by C. Smith, Mapseller No. 172 Strand, Augt. 1st 1816. Gardner Sculpt.
List No
0909.000
Note
Shows the comparative heights of mountains in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, as well as the comparative heights of important places. A list of Authorities is given to the left of the title, and an Explanation shows how the system of numbering mountains and places works. A former owner has added "6225....White Mountains, N.H." to the table. This chart may be one of the earliest of its genre; it is not listed in Wolter's "Heights of Mountains..." (he lists the Thomson 1817 similar chart as the first of this type). The British Museum lists this Smith as the first chart of this kind. Interestingly, Smith's chart does not show the Himalayan Mountains; Thomson adds the Himalayan Mountains to his chart with a note about the recent publication of data on their heights. With black top and bottom sticks, and green silk edging. Full hand painted color.
Author
[Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region (U.S.), Jenney, Walter Proctor, 1849-1921, Newton, Henry, 1845-1877]
Full Title
Bird's eye view of the Black Hills to illustrate the geological structure. Dept. of the Interior, U.S.G. and G. Survey, J.W. Powell, in charge. Geology of the Black Hills by Henry Newton, E.M. (Julius Bien, Lith. New York, 1879)
List No
2083.001
Author
[Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region (U.S.), Newton, Henry, 1845-1877]
Full Title
Geological map of the Black Hills of Dakota by Henry Newton, E.M. Dept. of the Interior, U.S.G. and G. Survey, J.W. Powell, in charge. Geology of the Black Hills by Henry Newton, E.M. (Julius Bien, Lith. New York, 1879)
List No
2083.003
Note
Color lithograph map. Relief shown by contours, hachures and spot heights.
Author
Magnus, Charles
Full Title
Panorama Of The Mississippi Valley And Its Fortifications. Published by C. Magnus, 12 Frankfort Street, New York. Eng. by F.W. Boell.
List No
2397.000
Note
Date is Stephenson's; there is no date on map. Four vignettes; attractive hand-painted color. Map includes table of distances to various points on the Mississippi from St. Louis to New Orleans.
Author
[Colton, J. H., Norman, B.M., Persac, A.]
Full Title
Norman's Chart Of The Lower Mississippi River By A. Persac. Published by B.M. Norman, New Orleans, La. 1858. Entered ... 1858 by B.M. Norman ... Louisiana. Engraved, Printed & Mounted By J.H. Colton & Co. New York. (At top) From Natchez to New Orleans.
List No
2752.000
Note
Views; shows Plantations by type; very scarce. In full color; lacks original covers. See our reproduction copy issued by Pelican Press, originally in 1931, and printed by Rand McNally - this reproduction greatly alters the original. Ritzlin catalogue: "Persac was a well known surveyor and landscape painter... the map is quite scarce and normally in poor condition because most copies were used by river pilots to locate plantation landings. Few copies are known in contemporary boards. NUC lists only three copies ... however several copies are located in the south, including one which the Louisiana Supreme Court still uses in land ownership cases." Incredible detail, showing the Plantations on both sides of the river. Four engraved views. Engraved by J.H. Colton. Lacking boards, this copy has some tears at the folds with slight loss at some intersections, some light browning in two areas, but is overall a very good copy. Copies at LSU, Historic New Orleans Collection (504-523-4662). See Antiques Magazine, Nov. 1991 for Persac Article. Norman also published "Norman's New Orleans and Environs" with a map of the city, in 1845 (see our copy).
Author
Darton, William
Full Title
(Covers to) A New Map of America, Dissected for the Instruction of Youth in Geography. (with) North America, from the Latest Authorities. Engraved by Willm. Darton. No. 58, Holborn Hill. Published Jany. 26, 1814 by Willm. Darton, London.
List No
3407A
Author
Darton, William
Full Title
North America, from the Latest Authorities. Engraved by Willm. Darton. No. 58, Holborn Hill. Published Jany. 26, 1814 by Willm. Darton, London.
List No
3407.001
Note
Very early map puzzle. The map is from Darton's Union Atlas (see our copy, #4767). Map has some color and has obviously faded with some small sections missing from a few pieces.
Author
[Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc., Funk & Wagnalls Company.]
Full Title
Illustrated Map of the Route of Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. TAT. Copyright, Rand McNally & Company. 7134 - New York 6-29.
List No
3704.002
Note
Map in full color with drawings of interesting features in the United States. Below the main map is an elevation profile with lines leading up to the point along the route noted below. The profile delineates the states, mileage and the height of the features on the profile. The route of the airplane is shown in blue and includes an airplane making the trip. Surround the map and profile are drawings of natural features and cities throughout the United States.
Author
[Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc., Funk & Wagnalls Company.]
Full Title
(Map of the United States showing the air route from Los Angeles, California to Columbus, Ohio). Copyright, Rand McNally & Company.
List No
3704.001
Note
Map shows the air route from Los Angeles to Columbus in full color. From Clovis, New Mexico to Waynoka, Oklahoma it was still necessary to travel that section by rail. The map also shows the TAT weather reporting stations begun specifically to service this air route. By teletype the observers were able to communicate with the pilots about weather conditions in the upcoming regions. The "Certificate of Flight" was completed by Mason Menefee. He departed Los Angeles on April 25, 1930 and went as far as St. Louis, Missouri.
Author
American Publishing Company
Full Title
Rambles Through Our Country. An Instructive Geographical Game For The Young. Copyright Secured 1881. American Publishing Company. Hartford, Conn. 1886.
List No
3886.000
Note
This is meant to accompany a board game with a map of the United States (see our #5086). However, it functions as a geography of the U.S. by itself. In full color.
Author
Townsend, Dennis
Full Title
Townsend's Patent Folding Globe. Patented by Dennis Townsend Feb. 16, 1869. (both hemispheres shown).
List No
3891.001
Note
Both hemispheres shown in flattened state. Globe in full color with numbered counties and features. Globe has rings on both ends which allow it to be easily expanded and to be hung. Instructions are also given for mounting the globe on a stand.
Author
Townsend, Dennis
Full Title
Townsend's Patent Folding Globe. Patented by Dennis Townsend Feb. 16, 1869. (expanded globe).
List No
3891.002
Note
Globe shown after expansion - 6 inches in diameter. Globe in full color with numbered counties and features. Globe has rings on both ends which allow it to be easily expanded and to be hung. Instructions are also given for mounting the globe on a stand.
Author
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Full Title
(Covers to) The Yellowstone National Park via Northern Pacific Railway. Northern Pacific, Yellowstone Park Line. Puget Sound and Alaska.
List No
4118B
Note
Folded into self wrappers.
Author
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Full Title
(Text Page to) The Yellowstone National Park via Northern Pacific Railway. Northern Pacific, Yellowstone Park Line. Puget Sound and Alaska. (inset) Northern Pacific Railway and connections. Poole Bros., Chicago. (inset of steamship routes to southeastern Alaska from Puget Sound)
List No
4118C
Note
Two maps plus the photos and text regarding Yellowstone and Alaska.
Author
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Full Title
Yellowstone National Park. Northern Pacific Railway. Poole Bros., Chicago. Copyrighted, 1898, by Poole Bros., Chicago.
List No
4118.001
Note
Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Shows completed and proposed railroads. David Rumsey Collection copy: A traveler has marked his route around the park in red ink.
Author
Johnstone, E. McD.
Full Title
The Unique Map Of California. Copyrighted. E. McD. Johnstone. Dickman-Jones Co. Lith. S.F. (with 3 inset maps, 1 profile).
List No
4349.000
Note
The date is estimated from the county formation (San Benito and Del Norte). This is a remarkable map with twenty vignettes of California scenes and three inset maps showing soil, temperature, and areas. Another inset shows the heights of the Sierra Nevada mountains. All these elements combine to make a beautiful map. Little is know about the maker, Johnstone, except that he drew the Climatic Map of California as well (see our #941). Printed in full color.
Author
Coloney, Fairchild & Co.
Full Title
Coloney & Fairchild's Patent Ribbon Maps ... Ribbon Map Of The Father Of Waters. Geographical and Scenic Maps upon this plan of all the rivers, rail road routes, stage and coast lines in the country are in preparation.
List No
4995.000
Note
This is the most ambitious Coloney & Fairchild strip or ribbon map: it shows the Mississippi River from its delta to its source at Lake Itaska, a distance of 2600 miles. It is backed on linen and rolls into paper covered spool with a hand crank. This is the revised edition, with much additional material added on river towns by William Bowen, President of the Pilot's Association of St. Louis (this information comes from the promotion for this map printed on the Ribbon Map of New York City). No record of the first issue found, although a copy exists at the Minnesota Historical Society. The river is colored blue against a black and white background. Distances from New Orleans are printed on the river at intervals to the source. Karrow's listing is for a variant: the map printed in five strips on one sheet and folded into the 1866 edition of Edward's Gazetteer of the Mississippi River. Scarce.
Author
Houston And Texas Central Railway
Full Title
(Covers to:) Houston and Texas Central Railway through Texas. Northern to southern boundary and with branches and Texas Central Railway through central and western Texas ... 461-July-85. Rand, McNally & Co., Printers, Chicago.
List No
5237A
Note
Self wrappers with text, view and timetable.
Author
Houston And Texas Central Railway
Full Title
Houston and Texas Central Railway through Texas. Northern to southern boundary and with branches and Texas Central Railway through central and western Texas ... 461-July-85. Rand, McNally & Co., Printers, Chicago.
List No
5237B
Note
Self wrappers with text, view and timetable.
Author
Houston And Texas Central Railway
Full Title
Texas and Mexico showing Houston and Texas Central system of railways. Rand, McNally & Co, Engr's, Chicago. (inset) Map of United States and Mexico reduced scale; showing the Houston and Texas Central Railway and connections. (1885)
List No
5237.001
Note
Col. map. Includes statistical table: Counties traversed by the Houston & Texas Central Railway
Author
[Hall, E.S., Lloyd, H.H., Waters & Son]
Full Title
Military Portraits. Glossary Of War Terms, Maps, Arms, Etc. (Map of) Maryland, Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, Etc., Etc. Published by H.H. Lloyd & Co., 25 Howard Street, New York. Agents wanted to sell this and many other Charts for the times. Entered ... 1861, by H.H. Lloyd & Co.
List No
5395.000
Note
A very decorative Civil War chart showing military uniforms and dress, 10 portraits of prominent Union Officers, and a map delineating battles around Washington.
Author
May, B. y Ca.
Full Title
Plano Pintoresco De La Habana con los numeros de las casas B. May y Ca. 1853. (with) Inset map Puerto y Cereanias De La Habana. (with) 14 views of Havana & prominent buildings.
List No
5444.000
Note
Colored lithographic map with views of the city of Havana including the "Fuente De La India En El Paseo De Isabel 2a." and "Vista Gral De La Habana." Text on map discusses the number of houses in the city.
Author
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Full Title
(Covers to) Lines and Metallic Circuit Connections. American Telephone and Telegraph Co. 18 Cortlandt St. New York. March 1, 1891.
List No
5564A
Author
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Full Title
Lines and Metallic Circuit Connections. American Telephone and Telegraph Co. 18 Cortlandt St. New York. March 1, 1891.
List No
5564.001
Note
The map shows the communication lines in orange. On the folded cover is the statement "500 miles and return in 5 minutes. The mail is quick; telegraph is quicker; but Long Distance Telephone is Instantaneous and you don't have to wait for an answer." On the back of the map is a list of public pay stations. Folding into self wrappers 20x9.5, with "New York, Boston, Buffalo, Washington. Local and Long Distance Telephone. American Telephone and Telegraph Company. General Offices, 18 Cortlandt St. New-York. John C. Rankin Co., 34 Cortlandt St. N.Y."
Author
Arbuckle Bros.
Full Title
(Front cover to) Arbuckles' lllustrated Atlas of the United States of America. Copyright 1889, Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
List No
0027A
Note
The front cover features a card with a map of the District of Columbia and a picture of the capitol.
Author
Arbuckle Bros.
Full Title
South Carolina, Wisconsin, Maine, Michigan. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
List No
0027.001
Note
Sheet with maps of four states in full color. The notes for Maine mention that the population included "8 Chinese." It is also noted that in Michigan although the climate in the winter is "cold and rigorous," the death rate is low. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Author
[Darton, William, Gardner, W.R.]
Full Title
(Covers to) New and Improved View of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains and Lengths of the Principal Rivers In The World, The whole Judiciously arranged from the various Authorities Extant. By W.R. Gardner. London: William Darton, 58 Holborn Hill, 10 Mo. 23rd, 1823. W.R. Gardner Sculpt. 367 Strand.
List No
4608A
Author
[Darton, William, Gardner, W.R.]
Full Title
New and Improved View of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains and Lengths of the Principal Rivers In The World, The whole Judiciously arranged from the various Authorities Extant. By W.R. Gardner. London: William Darton, 58 Holborn Hill, 10 Mo. 23rd, 1823. W.R. Gardner Sculpt. 367 Strand.
List No
4608.001
Note
This may be the earliest chart to depict the heights of mountains and the lengths of rivers together in one illustration, with the rivers hanging down over the mountains. Wolter says that Bulla's Tableau Comparatif of 1826 is the earliest of the combined mountain and river type, but he had not seen this chart by Gardner done three years earlier and does not list it. This chart is beautifully done and, while not large in size, it is impressive in its scope. Full color. Map is mounted on linen, dissected into 8 sections with an end sheet label reading "The Most Approved Modern Maps, Plans, And Charts, Of every Description, From The Best Authorities, Constantly on Sale at William Darton's Map, Print, and Chart Warehouse, 58, Holborn Hill, London..." Map folds into a dark green marbled cardboard case with a turquoise paper label printed with the map title (as above); there is a "William Darton's, Map seller" bookplate label on the back of the case.
Author
Finley, Anthony
Full Title
Table of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains &c. in the World ... Published by A. Finley Philada. Young & Delleker Sc.
List No
0285.062
Note
Full color.
Author
Finley, Anthony
Full Title
The Places Recorded in the Five Books of Moses. Thackara Sculpt. Published by A. Finley Philada. 1827. (with) Two inset maps: Canaan Aram & c. and The Eastern Countries as mentioned by Moses.
List No
0285.069
Note
Each map in full color with the main map detailing the route of Moses in the desert after the flight from Egypt.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
Heights Of The Principal Mountains In The World. F. Humphrys sculpt. Published by H.S. Tanner, Philadelphia. Entered ... 1836, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. (above neat line) Tanner's Universal Atlas.
List No
0977.069
Note
In full color with length of rivers shown opposite the moutains. List of heights by country given with corresponding number on mountain ranges.
Author
[Carey, H. C., Lea, I.]
Full Title
Map And Description Of The Principal Mountains, &c. Throughout The World. Western Hemisphere. Eastern Hemisphere. Comparative Heights Of The Principal Mountains And Other Elevations In The World. No. 52. Arranged by F. Lucas Jr. Engraved by Young & Delleker.
List No
0122.047
Note
Without color and surrounded by text.
Author
[Carey, H. C., Lea, I.]
Full Title
Map Of The Principal Rivers Throughout The World. Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers throughout the World. No. 53. Drawn by F. Lucas Jr. J. Yeager Sculp.
List No
0122.048
Note
In full color and surrounded by text.
Author
[Martin, R.M., Tallis, J. & F.]
Full Title
A Comparative View Of The Principal Waterfalls, Islands, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, In The Eastern Hemisphere. Designed & Engraved by John Rapkin. John Tallis & Company, London & New York.
List No
0466.001
Note
Without color in 4 sections with a decorative border.
Author
[Martin, R.M., Tallis, J. & F.]
Full Title
A Comparative View Of The Principal Waterfalls, Islands, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, In The Western Hemisphere. Designed & Engraved by John Rapkin. John Tallis & Company, London & New York.
List No
0466.002
Note
Without color in 4 sections with a decorative border.
Author
Maclure, William
Full Title
A Map of the United States of America. By Samuel G. Lewis.
List No
2749.001
Author
Garcia Cubas, Antonio, 1832-1912
Full Title
Carta Orografica. VI. A. Garcia Cubas. Propiedad De Los Editores. Publicado por Debray Sucesores - Mexico.
List No
2693.006
Note
The map shows the Mexican topography. An inset shows the relative height of the mountains with each one numbered, with an accompanying key. The surrounding drawings are of the mountains, volcanoes, and caves of the nation. In full color.
Author
Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title
Die Isothermkurven Der Nordlichen Halbkugel. 1ste. Abtheilung: Meteorologie No. 2. Gezeichnet v. Bar, Berghaus, u. Schelle. In Potsdam Gestochen von K. Kolbe. Gotha, J. Perthes. 1838.
List No
2515.002
Note
In color. Polar projection showing the isothermal lines around the North Pole and south to the equator. Drawings of the major mountain ranges and peaks included at the bottom of the map.
Author
Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title
Idealer Durchschnitt eines Theils Der Erdrinde. Verfafst von Thomas Webster, F.G.S. &c. Die Pflanzen und Thiere nach der Auswahl und Anordnung des Dr. Buckland gezeichnet von Joseph Fischer. Potsdam, gestochen in der geographischen Kunstschule, die Figuren von J.C. Ausfeld. 3te Abtheilung: Geologie, No. 11. Gotha, J. Perthes, 1841.
List No
2515.038
Note
A full color "ideal" geologic cross section with a detailed key explaining all of the notations on the map. Above the section are numerous drawings of plants, animals, and sea life.
Author
Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title
Umrisse Der Pflanzengeographie. 5te Abtheilung: Pflanzengeographie, No. 1. Gezeichnet von Fr. Schelle. Gestochen von Joh. Carl Ausfeld. Gotha, J. Perthes, 1838.
List No
2515.048
Note
Map in full color shows the distribution of vegetation throughout the world. Five drawings above the map show the vegetation in numerous areas including the Andes, Himalayas and the Alps. Page includes a large key, statistical information and drawings of plants.
Author
Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title
Geographische Verbreitung der Menschen-Rassen. Ubersicht der Nahrungsweise und der Volksdichtigkeit in den Ackerbaulandern; auch Manches zur Physik des Menschen. 7te Abtheilung: Anthropographie No 1. Gezeichnet u. gestochen in der geogr. Kunstschule zu Potsdam. Gotha, J. Perthes, 1848.
List No
2515.063
Note
Geographical spread of the human race. Map in outline color. The map is surrounded by drawings of the different races in full color, statistical graphs show average height, birth and death rates.
Author
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Mountains & Rivers. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. No. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855, by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. II-No. III.
List No
0149.001
Note
In full color with the mountains increasing in size from left to right and the rivers decreasing in length from left to right.
Author
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Full Title
Heights Of The Principal Mountains In The World. Lengths Of The Principal Rivers In The World. F. Humphrys. Sculpt. Entered ... 1846, H.N. Burroughs ... Pennsylvania.
List No
0537.001
Note
In full color with charts listing mountain heights and river lengths.
Author
Hayden, F.V.
Full Title
Economic Map of Colorado. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, F.V. Hayden, U.S. Geologist in Charge. Sheet III.
List No
4576.003
Note
Map in full color showing agricultural, pasture, sage and "bad" lands. Pine forests, cedars and quaking aspen groves are shown. The gold and silver districts are noted.
Author
Johnson, A.J.
Full Title
A Diagram Exhibiting the difference of time between the places shown & Washington. Ex. the figures on the Dials denote the Air-line distances from Washington. By Johnson & Browning. No. 84.
List No
2905.056
Note
Dials in color and in five rings around the center dial showing Washington at 12:00.
Author
Bowen, Emanuel
Full Title
The Solar System, with the orbits of 5 remarkable comets. (By Emanuel Bowen. London: Printed for William Innys, Richard Ware, Aaron Ward, J. and P. Knapton, John Clarke, T. Longman and T. Shewell, Thomas Osborne, Henry Whitridge ... M.DCC.XLVII)
List No
3733.001
Note
Engraved map. Includes three figures: Oblique sphere -- Right sphere -- Parallel sphere.
Author
Bowen, Emanuel
Full Title
A circle of winds consisting of 32 points commonly called the mariners compass. The artificial sphere. (By Emanuel Bowen. London: Printed for William Innys, Richard Ware, Aaron Ward, J. and P. Knapton, John Clarke, T. Longman and T. Shewell, Thomas Osborne, Henry Whitridge ... M.DCC.XLVII)
List No
3733.002
Note
Two engraved drawings within border. Includes view of ships and cherubs with navigational instruments.
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