Author
[Birkbeck, Morris, Melish, John]
Full Title
English Prairie and Adjacent Country. T.V.K & Co. Sc. J. Melish Del.
List No
2666.002
Note
An uncolored map showing the townships in Illinois and Indiana.
Author
Imlay, Gilbert
Full Title
(Title Page to) A Topographical Description of the Western Territory of North America ... By Gilbert Imlay ... Illustrated with correct Maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from actual Surveys by Elihu Barker; a Map of the Tenasee Government; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio. The Third Edition With Great Additions. London: Printed For J. Debrett, Opposite Burlington House, Piccadilly. 1797.
List No
2757A
Note
Clark II-41. Third and best edition. Streeter: "The most complete version of this work, in which form it was the most informative compilation on the West at the end of the 18th century." Complete text of Filson's Kentucky, Hutchins on Florida, etc., and much else. The Map of the State of Kentucky, by Elihu Barker is a slight reduction in size from the original by Carey, but not as great a reduction as the edition of the map that appeared in Carey's American Atlas and General Atlas in 1795 (cf Wheat & Brun 641, 642). The London version of the Barker map seems to have the same information as the Philadelphia, but they are very different in engraving style with the Philadelphia copy having an "American" look. Clark is critical of the accuracy of Imlay's letters, which were probably written in Europe after he fled Kentucky and financial problems. See DAB for another critical view of Mr. Imlay.
Author
Imlay, Gilbert
Full Title
A Map of The Western Part of the Territories belonging to the United States of America. Drawn from the best Authorities. Engraved for Imlay's Topographical Description of that Country. T. Conder Sculpt. Published June 1st 1795, by J. Debrett, Picadilly, London.
List No
2757.001
Note
Territories shown in outline color. Map stretches from the top of the Great Lakes to southern Georgia. Battles, settlements, and forts are noted.
Author
Morse, Jedidiah
Full Title
(Title Page to) The American Geography; or, A View of the Present Situation of the United States of America ... Illustrated with two Sheet Maps-One of the Southern, the other of the Northern States, neatly and elegantly engraved, and more correct than any that have hitherto been published ... By Jedidiah Morse. Elizabeth Town: Printed by Shepard Kollock, for the Author. M,DCC,LXXXIX.
List No
2894A
Note
The first American Geography. Revised from the school text "Geography Made Easy", published in 1784. Governor William Livingston of New Jersey contributed to the text, and Morse in return dedicated the book to him (Felcone). The two maps were engraved by Amos Doolittle who compiled the map of the northern states, while Joseph Purcell compiled the southern states map. Includes the errata leaf and the tipped in leaf of corrections at the end. Bound in full leather with "Morse's Geography" in gilt on spine.
Author
Morse, Jedidiah
Full Title
A Map of the States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia Comprehending the Spanish Provinces of East and West Florida Exhibiting the boundaries as fixed by the late Treaty of Peace between the United States and the Spanish Dominions. Compiled from late Surveys and Observations by Joseph Purcell. Engraved for Morse's Geography by Amos Doolittle at New Haven, 1788.
List No
2894.001
Note
Map shows the boundaries between each state, the United States and Spanish Dominions, and each Indian Nation. Without color.
Author
Morse, Jedidiah
Full Title
A Map of the Northern and Middle States; Comprehending the Western Territory and the British Dominions in North America. Compiled from the best Authorities. Delineated & Engrav'd for Morse's Geography by Amos Doolittle, New Haven.
List No
2894.002
Note
Uncolored map showing the boundaries between the United States and British Dominions, and between the States. Counties in New York, Long Island and Massachusetts are numbered and named.
Author
Gallatin, Albert
Full Title
(Title Page to) A Synopsis of the Indian Tribes Within the United States East of the Rocky Mountains, and in the British and Russian Possessions in North America. By the Hon. Albert Gallatin. (In: Archaeologia Americana. Transactions and Collections of the American Antiquarian Society. Vol II. Cambridge: Printed For The Society, At The University Press. 1836).
List No
3388A
Note
The map, in addition to its abundant information regarding the Indian Tribes, shows Jedediah Smith's route of 1827 across the Great Basin, one of the earliest American maps to do so. See the later version of this map published in 1848 (our #3609).
Author
Gallatin, Albert
Full Title
Map of the Indian Tribes of North America about 1600 A.D. along the Atlantic; & about 1800 A.D. westwardly. Published by the Amer: Antiq: Soc: From a drawing by Hon: A. Gallatin.
List No
3388.001
Note
Map in color by tribe. Map extends from Alaska and Baffin's Bay in the north to Florida in the south. Accompanied by a color-coded key.
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
[Allen, Paul, Biddle, Nicholas, Clark, William, Lewis, Meriwether]
Full Title
(Title Page to) History Of The Expedition Under The Command Of Captains Lewis And Clark, To The Sources Of The Missouri, Thence Across The Rocky Mountains And Down The River Columbia To The Pacific Ocean. Performed During The Years 1804-5-6. By order of the Government Of The United States. Prepared For The Press By Paul Allen, Esquire. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Philadelphia: Published By Bradford And Inskeep, New York. J. Maxwell, Printer. 1814 ... Vol. II.
List No
3493A
Note
1st edition. Notwithstanding the title, Nicholas Biddle completed the text after Lewis's suicide. The map and the written account of the expedition changed American mapping of the northwest by giving the first accurate depiction of the relationship of the sources of the Missouri, the sources of the Columbia, and the Rocky Mountains. The map was copied by Samuel Lewis from William Clark's original drawing, and was engraved by Samuel Harrison. The title of the map is "A Map of Lewis and Clark's Track, Across the Western Portion of North America From the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean ..." Maps are without color. In 2 volumes newly bound in full leather with the title "Lewis & Clark's Expedition ..." stamped in gilt on the spine.
Author
[Allen, Paul, Biddle, Nicholas, Clark, William, Lewis, Meriwether]
Full Title
A Map of Lewis and Clark's Track, Across the Western Portion of North America From the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean; By Order of the Executive of the United States, in 1804, 5 & 6. Copied by Samuel Lewis from the Original Drawing of Wm. Clark. Smal. Harrison fct.
List No
3493.001
Note
Uncolored map showing topography and rivers in the region as well as towns, Indian villages, and population figures. Bound into the front of volume one.
Author
[Allen, Paul, Biddle, Nicholas, Clark, William, Lewis, Meriwether]
Full Title
Fortification.
List No
3493.002
Note
Uncolored map showing remains of a fortification on the Missouri River.
Author
[Allen, Paul, Biddle, Nicholas, Clark, William, Lewis, Meriwether]
Full Title
The Great Shoot or Rapid.
List No
3493.005
Note
Map showing the Great Shoot along the Columbia River. Villages, houses, and topography included. Without color.
Author
[Allen, Paul, Biddle, Nicholas, Clark, William, Lewis, Meriwether]
Full Title
Mouth of Columbia River.
List No
3493.006
Note
The mouth of the Columbia River and environs. Encampment, local village, and distances to nearby points shown on this uncolored map.
Author
[Abel, Henry J., Young, James H.]
Full Title
Map of the Settled Part of Wisconsin Territory compiled from the Latest Authorities by Aug. Mitchell. Philadelphia. Improved and Published by Henry J. Abel, of Wis. Ter. Compiled and Engraved by J.H. Young, Philada. 1838. (with) The Entire Territory of Wisconsin. As Established by Act of Congress. April 10, 1836.
List No
4046.001
Note
Maps in full color by county.
Author
[Abel, Henry J., Young, James H.]
Full Title
(Text Page in) Traveller's & Emigrant's Guide to Wisconsin & Iowa. By Henry I. Abel. Accompanied With A New and Improved Map of those Territories. With The Addition of Parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
List No
4046A
Note
Note to the emigrants from the American Transportation Company.
Author
[Churchman, Joseph and James, Moore, I.W.]
Full Title
(Title Page to) Rudiments of National Knowledge, Presented To The Youth Of The United States, And To Enquiring Foreigners. By A Citizen Of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Published by E.L. Carey & A. Hart. ... 1833.
List No
4609A
Note
According to Phillips, Joseph Churchman authored the text and James Churchman (brother?) authored the map. The map, 42x53, is most extraordinary and rare: it shows an eagle superimposed in engraving and color on a map of the United States, with the talons in Florida, the eye in Vermont, and the wings spreading west to the Missouri Territory. It is beautifully done. Pages 244-48 of the text explain the construction of the Eagle map; it is also stated here that the author intended to publish a larger version of the map by subscription. I have found no record of such a map being published. Book covered with blue cloth with "Rudiments of National Knowledge" on spine.
Author
[Churchman, Joseph and James, Moore, I.W.]
Full Title
The Eagle Map of the United States Engraved for Rudiments of National Knowledge. 1833.
List No
4609.001
Note
The states shown in outline color with the eagle transparently sitting atop the nation.
Author
Colles, Christopher
Full Title
(Title Page to) A Survey of the Roads of the United States of America by Christopher Colles. 1789. C. Tiebout, Sculpt.
List No
2467B
Note
This is the first American "road book" and shows great detail in a series of strip maps of various routes around the middle Atlantic states. See the last image in this series for a key map showing the areas depicted by the maps. This set has 66 of 83 published maps. Rare - Ristow estimates only 30-35 copies extant. See Ristow's reproduction edition of this book for a complete discussion of Colles. With the volume are nine unbound maps from the set: 23, 24, 25, 33, 40, 41, 42, 44, and 45. Maps have been rebound in hardbound green leather covers with Colles's Roads in gilt on spine. Original blue paper covers bound at the back with title label "Colles's Survey of the Roads."
Author
Colles, Christopher
Full Title
From New York to Philadelphia. (50)
List No
2467.047
Note
Without color.
Author
Colles, Christopher
Full Title
From Philadelphia to Annapolis Maryld. (55)
List No
2467.052
Note
Without color.
Author
Colles, Christopher
Full Title
(Covers to) A Survey of the Roads of the United States of America by Christopher Colles. 1789. C. Tiebout, Sculpt.
List No
2467A
Note
Covers from the original survey books. Heavy blue paper with "Colles's Survey of the Roads." affixed to the front cover.
Author
Colles, Christopher
Full Title
(Text Page to) A Survey of the Roads of the United States of America by Christopher Colles. 1789. C. Tiebout, Sculpt.
List No
2467C
Note
Page entitled, "Proposals for Publishing a Survey of the Roads of the United States of America." Proposal lays out the condition of printing, for example the use of copper plate and the correct scale. Cost to subscribers listed, which differs for subscribers and nonsubscribers.
Author
Melish, John
Full Title
United States. No. VIII. Published 1st June 1816 by J. Melish. Philadelphia. Improved to 1820. J. Melish del.
List No
4519.008
Note
In outline color by state. Each state is numbered and a reference table is included.
Author
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Full Title
Map of the Western States. Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography. No. 9. Entered ... 1839, by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Connecticut.
List No
0523.007
Note
In full color by state. Includes explanation of symbols used to represent towns, railroads, canals and distance.
Author
[Kensett, T., Shelton, W.]
Full Title
Shelton & Kensett's Map Of The State Of Indiana. Protracted from manuscript surveys communicated to the publishers By the Honorable Christopher Harrison. Lieut. Govr. of that State, to which are added the surveys of the Illinois Territory By Genl. Mansfield. Engraved by A. Doolittle, New Haven. (with) A Sketch of the existing connection of the State of Indiana and Illinois Territory, with the adjoining States. Entered ... 25th day of Decr. 1817 by Shelton & Kensett.
List No
5522.000
Note
In outline color by county. Shows townships for Indiana and Illinois.
Author
Anonymous
Full Title
United States.
List No
5442.000
Note
Outline color hand drawn map by a young student. A silk blue border has been sown onto map with silk hooks for hanging. Date estimated from geography of the west.
Author
Judson, L.
Full Title
(Covers to) Iowa. A sectional Map of the Black Hawk Purchase with a part of Illinois And Wisconsin. By L. Judson. Engd. by Doolittle & Munson Cini. Entered ... 1838, by L. Judson ... Ohio.
List No
3944A
Author
Judson, L.
Full Title
Iowa. A sectional Map of the Black Hawk Purchase with a part of Illinois And Wisconsin. By L. Judson. Engd. by Doolittle & Munson Cini. Entered ... 1838, by L. Judson ... Ohio.
List No
3944.001
Note
The first separately published map of Iowa. Not in Phillips or any other references. Karrow locates a copy at the Iowa Historical Society and lists it as the first map of Iowa. Shows the eastern part of the territory, with the sections shown, and the early towns being settled. Judson also issued a smaller scale map of Iowa and Wisconsin in the same year (Karrow 8-0630), and several maps of parts of Wisconsin, and towns in Wisconsin and Michigan. He also issued maps of Iowa City and Bloomington in 1839. Outline color by county. Folded into red leather covers 14x9 with "Iowa." stamped in gilt. Inside front cover has an advertisement for Doolittle and Munson.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
(Title Page to) A New American Atlas Containing Maps Of The Several States of the North American Union, Projected and drawn on a Uniform Scale from Documents found in the public Offices of the United States and State Governments, and other Original and Authentic Information, By Henry S. Tanner ... Philadelphia: Published By H.S. Tanner. 1823. (title page only) Writing Drawn and Engraved by Joseph Perkins. Barralet del. Humphrys sc.
List No
5388C
Note
The first edition with the earliest states of all the maps. Many believe this to be the finest atlas published in the United States in the 19th century. The text essay (included here) is a wonderful compilation of information on the contemporary maps that Tanner used as sources. Tanner updated the maps frequently over the next two decades, and issued several editions or compilations of the atlas with the title pages dated 1823 or 1825, but with some of the maps dated as late as 1833. The collation of our six issues shows that no two copies are alike and that the maps were being constantly updated; however the choice of maps for each edition reveals a somewhat haphazard approach with some of the earliest states of a particular map appearing the one of the later atlas editions. A completely revised edition was issued in 1839, with the title page and most of the maps dated 1839 (see P1382). Hand painted in outline color with a full color wash. Atlas is bound in half leather marbled paper covered boards with "Tanner's American Atlas" stamped in gilt on a front leather label.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
A Map of North America, Constructed According To The Latest Information: by H.S. Tanner. S.W. Sheet. Entered ... 27th day of May 1822, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. Engraved & Published by H.S. Tanner. Philadelphia. 1822. Printed by Wm. Duffee. American Atlas.
List No
5388.011
Note
Third of four sheets comprising the North American map. Scale measured at 10 degrees latitude. In full color. This section contains the title cartouche with an elaborate drawing that includes Natural Bridge in Virginia and the Falls of Niagara. This section includes California and Mexico.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
(Composite of) A Map of North America, Constructed According To The Latest Information: by H.S. Tanner. S.E. Sheet. Entered ... 27th day of May 1822, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. Engraved & Published by H.S. Tanner. Philadelphia. 1822. Printed by Wm. Duffee. American Atlas.
List No
5388.013
Note
Composite of the four North American map sheet. Scale measured at 10 degrees latitude. In full color.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
New York By H.S. Tanner. Engraved & Published by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. No. 10 Library St. Philadelphia. Entered ... 12th day of May 1819, by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. ... Pennsylvania. American Atlas.
List No
5388.015
Note
Note bottom left below border states "Constructed from materials furnished by J.H. Eddy Esqr. of N. York; and from the works of De Witt, Darby, Spafford, Lay, Smith, Bouchette, & other authentic sources." In full color by county. Includes a chart with the height of the mountains on the Hudson River.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
Map of Pennsylvania and New Jersey By H.S. Tanner. Published by H.S. Tanner, Philadelphia. Engraved by H.S. Tanner & Assistants. Entered ... 20th day of August 1823, by H.S. Tanner... Pennsylvania. American Atlas.
List No
5388.016
Note
In full color by county.
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
Ohio and Indiana By H.S. Tanner. Engraved & Published by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. No. 10 Library St. Philadelphia. Entered ... 24th day of May 1819, by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. ... Pennsylvania. American Atlas.
List No
5388.018
Note
In full color by county. Note below left of map border states "Constructed from materials furnished by A. Bourne & S. Williams Esqrs. of Chillicothe; and from the works of DeFerrer, Ellicott, Volney, Darby, Brown, Drake, Cramer, Kilbourn &c &c."
Author
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
Illinois and Missouri By H.S. Tanner. Published by H.S. Tanner, Philadelphia. Engraved by H.S. Tanner & Assistants. Entered ... 20th day of August 1823, by H.S. Tanner... Pennsylvania. American Atlas.
List No
5388.023
Note
In full color.
Author
Paul, Rene
Full Title
(Covers to) Map Of The City Of St. Louis Compiled from information in the possession of Rene Paul Esqr. 1844. Published By Twichel & Cook N.W. Cor. Main & Pine Sts. St. Louis Mo. Engraved at the Office of J.T. Hammond, By T. Twichel. N.W. Cor. Main & Pine Streets. St. Louis Mo.
List No
4197A
Author
Symonds, Maria
Full Title
United States. Maria Symonds. Topsfield Academy. 1830.
List No
3602.000
Note
This map bears a strong resemblance to both Benjamin Warner's United States of 1820 and John Melish's United States of 1822 (although Melish's does not cover the west coast). This is very well drawn, backed with linen and varnished, outline color map.
Author
Scott, Bradford
Full Title
United States of America by Bradford Scott 1816.
List No
3542.002
Note
In outline color.
Author
Scott, Bradford
Full Title
North America. Bradford Scott.
List No
3542.001
Note
In outline color.
Author
[Barber, B.B., Willard, A.]
Full Title
Map Of The United States Of America With Its Territories & Districts. Including also a part of Upper & Lower Canada And Mexico. Published By B.B. Barber & A. Willard, Hartford, 1835.
List No
2240.000
Note
1st ed. was 1833; later editions by Reed & Barber. An unusual map in two sheets, showing the continent coast to coast. Tanner's influence from his North America map is evident in the west, and Long's map has influenced the plains, but Tanner's U.S. map is the primary source, in the Oregon District, the Plains, and the area east of the Mississippi. The Great Basin is filled with a table of distances and heights of mountains (which convention appears in several maps published in Hartford about this time by Thrall, Huntington, Olney's Geography, etc.). Wheat mentions the 1849 and 1850 editions of this map published by Reed and Barber, but this much earlier and different edition was unknown to him. Not in Phillips. Views of the Capital and the White House. Phelps did a related and somewhat smaller map in 1833 - see our copy. After the 1835 edition, no editions until the 1848 by Reed and Barber (see our 1849, 1850 and 1854 editions). Map is in full color.
Author
Beck, Lewis C.
Full Title
(Title Page to) A Gazetteer of The States of Illinois and Missouri ... With A Map, and Other Engravings. By Lewis C. Beck, A.M. ... Albany: Printed by Charles R. and George Webster ... 1823. (with) Map of the States of Illinois & Missouri by Lewis C. Beck A.M.
List No
4071A
Author
Beck, Lewis C.
Full Title
Map of the States of Illinois & Missouri by Lewis C. Beck, A.M. Balch, Rawdon & Co. Sc.
List No
4071.001
Note
Map without color showing sections throughout both states.
Author
Beck, Lewis C.
Full Title
Plan of St. Louis, Including the late Additions. Engraved for Beck's Gazetteer 1822.
List No
4071.002
Note
Map without color. "Ancient works" including a falling garden and mounds are shown at the right. Other items noted include churches, ports, the jail, the market and the fortification that snakes through the city.
Author
Hooker, William
Full Title
(Covers to) Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed By William Hooker, ACSA Hydrographer & Engraver. New York: Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Published & Sold by W. Hooker ... 1828. Additions to 1829 ... Entered ... 27th day of March 1824 ... N. York.
List No
4242A
Author
Hooker, William
Full Title
Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed By William Hooker, ACSA Hydrographer & Engraver. New York: Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Published & Sold by W. Hooker ... 1828. Additions to 1829 ... Entered ... 27th day of March 1824 ... N. York.
List No
4242.001
Note
A very attractive and totally cluttered map of the city showing all the important Churches, public buildings, Banks, etc. Hooker lists himself as "Instrument Maker & Chart Seller to the U.S. Navy" and his shop as the place "Where all the Nautical Works by Edm. M. Blunt are Published & by him Inspected." Map is folded into untitled brown card board covers 13x8.
Author
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Full Title
Map of the United States Of North America With parts of the Adjacent Countries, By David H. Burr. (Late Topographer to the Post Office.) Geographer to the House of Representatives of the U.S. John Arrowsmith. Entered ... July 10th, 1839, by David H. Burr ... District of Columbia.
List No
0104.001
Note
This is the "Map of the United States of North America..." from Burr's American Atlas which consists of 13 separate sheets dissected & mounted on linen. In full color by state, country, or region. In 8 sections mounted on linen. Label on back states "No. 1. United States."
Author
Hooker, William
Full Title
(Covers to) Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed by William Hooker, Engraver. New York: Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Published & Sold by W. Hooker ... 1833. Additions to 1833 ... Entered ... 1833, by William Hooker ... New York.
List No
4550A
Author
Hooker, William
Full Title
Hooker's New Pocket Plan Of The City Of New York. Compiled & Surveyed by William Hooker, Engraver. New York: Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Published & Sold by W. Hooker ... 1833. Additions to 1833 ... Entered ... 1833, by William Hooker ... New York.
List No
4550.001
Note
Haskell shows editions of 1824, 1826, 1828/29, 1833, 1838, and 1842. Compared to the 1828/29 edition, the listing of churches and public buildings has been expanded and the map shows new development in the northern parts of the city. For some unexplained reason, Hooker has dropped the appellation "Hydrographer" and is now just "Engraver." Map is folded into red leather covers 12x7.5 with "Hooker's Plan of New York" stamped in gilt.
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