Map of the United States with the contiguous British & Spanish Possessions Compiled from the latest & best Authorities By John Melish. Engraved by J. Vallance & H.S. Tanner. Entered ... 6th day of June 1816. Published by John Melish Philadelphia. (inset) West Indies.
List No
5168.001
Note
With insets of the West Indies and a Statistical Table. This map has the distinction of being the first large scale detailed map made in the U.S. that showed the entire country from the Atlantic to the Pacific. This copy is an early state of the first edition -this is Martin's third state of the first edition and Ristow's fourth state (Ristow discovered a town and trail added in Ohio - Adelphi - making for a sub state of Martin's third state). The first state was an incomplete proof copy, making this the second/third state of the completed copy. The differences between this and the first complete state are small: Mansfield, Wooster, and Adelphi (and a trail from Adelphi to Athens and Chillicothe) added in Ohio, and "Vevay or" added before "Swiss Vineyards" in southeastern Indiana. Martin and Ristow identify seven states of the 1816 edition. Melish published new editions in 1818 (five states), 1819 (two states), 1820 (eight states), 1822 (two states), and 1823 (one state) for a total of twenty five different issues. Notwithstanding the many issues, the map has become extremely rare. A book accompanied the map (though issued separately) titled "A Geographical Description of the United States..." (see our #2424). Outline color by state or territory. This copy is dissected into 40 sections, backed with linen, and edged in brown cloth. It folds with marbled end sheets into new blue cloth folding boards and slip case 24.5x16.5 with leather label on spine reading "Melish. Map Of The United States. 1816" in gold.
Espinosa y Tello, J.
Carta Esferica de los Recono
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1802
Exploration Book
Authors
Espinosa y Tello, J.
Full Title
Carta Esferica de los Reconocimientos hechos en la Costa N.O. De America en 1791 y 92 por las Goletas Sutil y Mexicana y otros Buques de S.M. Numo. 2. Cardano lo Grabo.
List No
4476.002
Note
Map begins at Co. Perpetua and charts the region north to Vancouver Island. Detailed drawing of the island and the area around Puget Sound.
Holdredge, Sterling M.
Illus. Title Page: State, te
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1866
Guide Book
Authors
Holdredge, Sterling M.
Full Title
(Illustrated Title Page to) State, Territorial and Ocean Guide Book of the Pacific: Containing The Time and Distance Tables ... on or Connecting with the Pacific Coast and the Interior ... To Which Are Added Nine Large and Reliable Maps Showing Principal Towns, Routes of Communication, etc. San Francisco: Published Semi-Annually by Sterling M. Holdredge. ... 1866.
List No
2544A
Note
Cowen p289. 2nd edition, 1st was 1865. Only two editions are known, 1865 and 1866 (Wheat). Wheat praised these maps and illustrated all nine. With a beautiful chromo litho title page illustrated with a globe showing the western hemisphere. Transportation scenes surround globe, including ships, a riverboat, train, and stagecoach. The nine maps are all double page and full of interesting information. They were lithographed by Grafton T. Brown, the first black lithographer in San Francisco. Rare. Book bound with cloth covers and "Guide Book of the Pacific" on the spine.
Holdredge, Sterling M.
Washington.
1866
Guide Book
Authors
Holdredge, Sterling M.
Full Title
Washington.
List No
2544.009
Note
Map in outline color.
Arrowsmith, Aaron
New Discoveries in the Inter
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1814
Case Map
Authors
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Full Title
A Map Exhibiting all the New Discoveries in the Interior Parts of North America Inscribed by Permission To the Honorable Governor And Company Of Adventurers Of England Trading Into Hudson Bay In testimony of their liberal Communications To their most Obedient and very Humble Servant, A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. No. 10 Soho Square, January 1st 1795. Additions to 1811. Additions to 1814. London: Published Jan. 1, 1795 by A. Arrowsmith No. 10 Soho Square. Additions to 1802 ...
List No
0032.001
Note
This issue incorporates the Lewis and Clark discoveries (and other discoveries) and remaps the entire continent west of the Mississippi. The changes between this and the last edition (1811) are monumental. This copy is from the collection of Sir Charles Broke (or Brooke, subsequently Vere). Broke was in Lower Canada with his regiment, the 5th (Northumberland) Regiment of Foot, which was at the battle of Plattsburg in 1814. Later, he was with the Army of Occupation in France, receiving the Waterloo medal despite arriving from Canada too late for the battle (from Manasek). Without color. Dissected into 40 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into a new gray cloth covered box case 29x22x7 with "North America A. Arrowsmith 1814" stamped on the spine in gold.
Carver, Jonathan
New Map of North America.
1781
Exploration Book
Authors
Carver, Jonathan
Full Title
A New Map of North America, From the Latest Discoveries. 1778. Engrav'd for Carvers Travels.
List No
0131.001
Note
Map in color with the majority in outline color and the Midwest in full color. Stretches to Baffin Bay in the north.
Arrowsmith, Aaron
New Discoveries in the Inter
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1811
Case Map
Authors
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Full Title
A Map Exhibiting all the New Discoveries in the Interior Parts of North America, Inscribed by Permission To the Honorable Governor and Company of Adventurers of England Trading into Hudsons Bay. In testimony of their liberal Communications. To Their most Obedient and very Humble Servant, A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. No. 10 Soho Square. January 1st, 1795. Additions to 1811. Puke Sc.
List No
4189.000
Note
This issue is the seventh (Heckrotte) and makes changes to the Canadian waterways, when compared to the 1802 editions. The American West has been largely unchanged since the first issue of 1795. In the next issue (1814) there are massive changes in the American West. Map in light outline color.
Robert Sayer and John Bennet
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North America, As Divided am
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1776
National Atlas
Authors
Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm)
Full Title
North America, As Divided amongst the European Powers By Samuel Dunn, Mathematician. London: Printed for Robt. Sayer ... 10 Jany. 1774.
List No
0875.001
Note
Map in outline color by European Power.
Colton, J. H.
Map of the United States of
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1848
Case Map
Authors
Colton, J. H.
Full Title
Map Of The United States Of America, The British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies, Showing The Country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Published by J.H. Colton, No. 86 Cedar St. New York. 1848. Entered ... 1846, by Joseph H. Colton ... New York. Drawn & Engraved By Sherman & Smith New-York. (inset) The south Eastern Part Of The West Indies. (inset) Map Of Newfoundland.
List No
3960.001
Note
Third edition, first being 1846 (according to Ristow, although Karrow only lists an 1847). Texas is still in large configuration with a panhandle running up to Oregon. California and the Great Basin are shown only as Upper or New California. Fremont's 1843 and 1845 maps are incorporated, but not the 1848 map. The title is in the lower left, with an inset map of the West Indies and an inset of Newfoundland. In the 1850 edition the title is moved to the upper right. In the 1853 edition it is moved to the upper left. Map is dissected into 16 sections and edged in pink silk. Full color by state. Folds into green and pink plaid end sheets and half leather marbled covers 38x35 with ties and a label reading "United States" in elegant manuscript.
Tanner, Henry S.
Composite: North America.
1823
World Atlas
Authors
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.
Anderson, O.P. and Co.
City Of Seattle And Environs
…
1890
Separate Map
Authors
Anderson, O.P. and Co.
Full Title
Anderson's New Guide Map Of The City Of Seattle And Environs, Washington. Compiled From Latest Official Records By O.P. Anderson And Co. Engineers and Draughtsmen. July, 1890. L.H. Everts, Phila. Pa. Prepared For Eshelman, Llewellyn & Co. Investment Brokers, Seattle, Washington. Entered ... 1890, by O.P. Anderson & Co. ... Washington, D.C. (untitled inset of the Seattle vicinity).
List No
4653.000
Note
This is somewhat later in the year than the "Whitney" version of this map (see our #4336) and show more property developments and more coverage on the east side of town. The smaller scale inset map of western Washington state is eliminated. Map in color by area.
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Map of the United States Of
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1839
National Atlas
Authors
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."
Colton, G.W.
Washington And Oregon.
1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Washington And Oregon. Published By J.H. Colton & Co. No. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1853 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 53.
List No
0149.058
Note
In full color. Both Washington and Oregon extend from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains.
Duflot de Mofras, Eugene
Title Page: Exploration du T
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1844
Exploration Book
Authors
Duflot de Mofras, Eugene
Full Title
(Title Page to) Exploration Du Territoire De L'Oregon, Des Californies Et De La Mer Vermeille, Executee Pendant Les Annees 1840, 1841 Et 1842, Par M. Duflot De Mofras, Attache A La Legation De France A Mexico. Ouvrage Publie Par Ordre Du Roi, Sous Les Auspices De M. Le Marechal Soult, Duc De Dalmatie, President du Conseil, Et De M. Le Ministre Des Affaires Etrangeres. Tome Premier. Paris, Arthus Bertrand, Editeur, Libraire De La Societe De Geographie, Rue Hautefeuille, No. 23. 1844. Paris. - Typographie de Firmin Didot Freres, rue Jacob, 56 ... Tome Second ... Atlas (with map) Carte De La Cote De L'Amerique Sur L'Ocean Pacifique Septentrional comprenant Le Territoire De L'Oregon, Les Californies, La Mer Vermeille ...
List No
4119C
Note
Considered to be the best book on California prior to the American occupation. Wheat calls the large map "a landmark...It made these western regions known in European official circles...his highly original map has much to commend it." Wheat neglects to mention the similarities between this map and the John Arrowsmith Map of British North America, 1837 edition. While not a copy of the Arrowsmith, it clearly followed the Arrowsmith map in most areas. The atlas volume contains, in addition to the large map, plans of ports from Acapulco to the Aleutians, including San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, and the mouth of the Columbia. The chart of San Francisco Bay is based on Beechey's chart of 1833, improved by de Mofras' own explorations, particularly in the north bay. This copy belonged to the Prince of Coburg, with a presentation inscription from the author. The large map is hand painted in outline color, all others are without color. Covers of the volumes are half leather dark green cloth covered boards with a crown embossed on the front in gilt. The title "De Mofras. Mexique. Californie. Oregon. 1" is stamped in gilt on the spine of volume one, "... 2" on volume two, and "...Atlas" on the atlas. Rare.
Duflot de Mofras, Eugene
Carte De La Cote De L'Ameriq
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1844
Exploration Book
Authors
Duflot de Mofras, Eugene
Full Title
Carte De La Cote De L'Amerique Sur L'Ocean Pacifique Septentrional Le Territoire De L'Oregon, Les Californies, La Mer Vermeille, Partie des Territoires de la Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson, Et De L'Amerique Russe. Dressee par Mr. Duflot de Mofras, Attache a la Legation de France a Mexico, Pour servir a l'intelligence de son Voyage d'exploration Publie Par Ordre Du Roi, sous les Auspices De Mr. Le Marechal Duc De Dalmatie, Mr. Le Ministre Des Affaires Etrangeres. Paris, 1844. Le plan grave par Jacobs. L'ecriture gravee par Hacq. Publie par Arthus Bertrand.
List No
4119.001
Note
Map in outline color with copious notes throughout California. Mines, ports, Indian settlements, forts, and missions are shown.
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Map Of Oregon, Washington, A
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1860
World Atlas
Authors
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Full Title
Map Of Oregon, Washington, And Part Of British Columbia. 36. Entered ... 1860, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania.
List No
0565.026
Note
Washington and Oregon in full color by county or region.
Rand McNally and Company
Cover: Washington, Oregon au
…
1925
Pocket Map
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
(Covers to) Rand McNally Official 1925 Auto Trails Map Washington Oregon. Copyright by Rand McNally & Company Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A. (on verso) Rand McNally Official 1925 Auto Trails Map British Colombia. Copyright by Rand McNally & Company Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A.
List No
5215A
Rand McNally and Company
Rand McNally Official 1925 A
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1925
Pocket Map
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand McNally Official 1925 Auto Trails Map Washington Oregon. Copyright by Rand McNally & Company Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A.
List No
5215.001
Note
Maps in outline color with copious information about road conditions, trail, and highway markings. Bound into cardboard covers with "Rand McNally official Auto Trails Map, Washington, Oregon, British Columbia. 35¢. Rand McNally & Company. Chicago - New York." on the cover.
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
The Coast of N.W. America.
1798
Chart Atlas
Authors
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
Full Title
A Chart shewing part of the Coast of N.W. America, with the tracks of His Majesty's Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the Continental Shore has been traced and determined from Lat. 45¼30'N. and Long. 236¼12' E. to Lat. 52¼15'N and Long 232¼40'E. at the different periods shown by the Tracks. Warner Sculp. 5. (with) three inset maps. London: Published May 1st 1798, by J. Edwards Pall Mall & G. Robinson Paternoster Row.
List No
3354.005
Note
Map uncolored and shaded. Note in the title cartouche states, "The parts not shaded are taken from Spanish Authorities." The large map shows the route north in unbroken lines, and the route south in dotted lines. Inset maps include: 1. Entrance of Columbia River 2. Gray's Harbour 3. Port Discovery. Map extends from Cape Lookout, Oregon in the south to Kings Island, British Columbia in the north.
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1
…
Map Of The Territory Of The
…
1855
Separate Map
Authors
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1830-1882
Full Title
Map Of The Territory Of The United States From The Mississippi To The Pacific Ocean Ordered by the Hon. Jeff'n Davis, Secretary Of War To accompany the Reports of the Explorations For A Railroad Route ... Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieut. G.K. Warren, Topl. Engrs. In the Office of Pacific R.R. Surveys, War Dep. under the direction of Bvt. Maj. W.H. Emory and Capt. A.A. Humphreys, Topl. Engrs. 1855. Engr. by Selmar Siebert.
List No
2289.000
Note
Very early issue of Warren's Pacific Railroad general map of the U.S. When the Pacific Railway Survey reports were published in 1855, the large Warren map of the U.S. was not completed and a smaller map was issued with a note by Warren that the larger map would soon be ready for publication. This issue of the map is dated 1855 only, unlike the final issue which was dated 1854-5-6-7 (see our #0693). Also, the list of authorities here is shorter than the later issue and has no dates later than 1855. Most importantly, this issue has major areas blank that are filled in the final issue. Various routes are drawn in ms on the map, in red and blue lines, all proceeding from points in the Midwest to the west coast, as well as some north - south routes. Also, a red line is drawn from east to west next to the 38th parallel. We think these are the trails used by travelers, perhaps a few years later, but we can't be sure. There is another early issue of this map that is between this 1855 issue and the version published with the final reports - it is dated 1857, has fewer "blank" areas that this and has more and later dated authorities (see WH copy).
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1
…
Map Of The Territory Of The
…
1861
Exploration Book
Authors
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1830-1882
Full Title
Map Of The Territory Of The United States From The Mississippi To The Pacific Ocean Ordered by the Hon. Jeff'n Davis, Secretary Of War To accompany the Reports of the Explorations For A Railroad Route ... Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieut. G.K. Warren, Topl. Engrs. In the Office of Pacific R.R. Surveys, War Dep. under the direction of Bvt. Maj. W.H. Emory, Topl Engrs. in 1854 and of Capt. A.A. Humphreys, Topl. Engrs. 1854-5-6-7. Engr. by Selmar Siebert.
List No
0693.018
Note
The general map published with the Pacific Railroad Survey Reports. This map had earlier issues and later issues. A preliminary listed of those would be: 1855 (our #2289), 1857 (WH and AH's copies)- blank areas in eastern Oregon, fewer authorities, 1857 published with the reports, 1858 early (see Schubert);1858 late (our #2750), 1867 (our #2594). We suspect there are other states and issues, particularly in the period of 1859 to 1866. This is one of the most important maps of the West in the 1850's and 1860's and a study of its different states shows the rapid growth of topographical information from government exploration and mapping. Without color.
Stieler, Adolf
Vereinigte Staaten Von Nord-
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1875
World Atlas
Authors
Stieler, Adolf
Full Title
Vereinigte Staaten Von Nord-Amerika In 6 Blattern, Bl. 1. Petermann. Bearbeitet v. H. Habenicht. Gest v. Metzeroth, Eberhardt, Kramer. Gotha: Justus Perthes 1872.
List No
2449.088
Note
The United States in 6 sheets. Sheet 1 includes the Pacific Northwest, and parts of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California. In outline color.
Arrowsmith, John
British North America.
1844
World Atlas
Authors
Arrowsmith, John
Full Title
British North America. By Permission Dedicated to The Honble. Hudsons Bay Company, Containing the latest information which their documents furnish. By their Obedient Servant J. Arrowsmith. (Map) 40. London, Pubd. 25 April 1844, by J. Arrowsmith, 10 Soho Square.
List No
4613.040
Note
In outline color.
Cram Atlas Company
Washington.
1875
National Atlas
Authors
Cram Atlas Company
Full Title
Cram's Rail Road & Township Map of Washington. Published by Geo. F. Cram. Proprietor of the Western Map Depot. 66, Lake St. Chicago Ills. 1875.
List No
5370.034
Note
Map in full color by county. Railroad lines clearly shown. (Note: The map has been rotated 90 degrees clockwise for readability.)
Rand McNally and Company
Washington.
1879
National Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Washington.
List No
4520.044
Note
States in outline color by county. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows named railroads. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Robert de Vaugondy, Didier,
…
Autriche meridionale.
1752
World Atlas
Authors
Robert de Vaugondy, Didier, 1723-1786, Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles, 1688-1766
Full Title
Partie Meridionale du Cercle d'Autriche, qui comprend la basse partie du Duche de Stirie, le Duche de Carinthie, divise en haute et basse, le Duche de Carniole, divise en haute, basse, moyenne et intere. Carniole, et l'Istrie Imperiale. Par le Sr. Robert de Vaugondy fils Geographe ordinaire du Roi. Avec Privilege. 1752. Grave par Delahaye l'aine.
List No
3353.066
Note
Engraved map. Hand col. borders. Relief shown pictorially. Ornamental cartouche.
U.S. General Land Office
Washington Territory.
1866
National Atlas
Authors
U.S. General Land Office
Full Title
Map of Public Surveys in the Territory of Washington. To Accompany Report of Surveyor General. 1865. Department of the Interior, General Land Office, October 2nd 1866. Jo. S. Wilson, Commissioner. Surveyor General's Office, Olympia, W.T., July 15th, 1865. E. Giddings. Act. Survr. Genl. W.T. No. 22. Bowen & Co. lith. Philada.
List No
1070.022
Note
In outline color.
Wilkinson, Robert
North America.
1804
Separate Map
Authors
Wilkinson, Robert
Full Title
North America, published the 12th of August 1804. By R. Wilkinson, No.58, Cornhill, London. E. Bourne Sculp.
List No
5156.000
Note
First edition. Full color. This beautiful, rare map is the first to show the entire Louisiana Territory as part of the United States, both in the delineated boundaries on the map and in the table showing the possessions of the United States: "Province, Ceded by France 30 Apr. 1803, Louisiana." The Bradley "Map of The United States..." of June 2nd, 1804, is the first map to mention the event: ôThe French call the country West of Conecuh River Louisiana & have ceded it to the United States," but the Bradley map shows only a small portion of Louisiana Territory just west of the Mississippi River. Wilkinson follows Arrowsmith's geography (from his "New Discoveries..." map of 1802) in the Rocky Mountain and the Oregon River areas, but adds new settlements and place names not on Arrowsmith's map along the northwest coast. Franklinia is shown between Tennessee and North Carolina. Wheat trashes the 1824 issue (which is unchanged from the 1804) as hopelessly out of date, but this 1804 issue was not seen by Wheat and is very accurate and forward looking for its period. The large folio General Atlas that this map appeared in is elusive: it is not listed in any references (Phillips lists only Wilkinson's smaller General Atlas issues, even though he refers to one or two issues as folio in size). Wilkinson mentions publishing it in parts, with eleven maps completed by 1808 and thirty five completed by 1823 (noted on the index pages of his quarto General and Classical Atlases of those dates). It seems to be as scarce as this North America map.
Wyld, James, 1812-1887
Map of North America.
1823
Case Map
Authors
Wyld, James, 1812-1887
Full Title
Map of North America from 20 to 80 Degrees North Latitude Exhibiting The recent Discoveries, Geographical and Nautical, Drawn chiefly from the Authorities of M. De Humboldt, Lieutt. Pike, Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, Sir Alexr. MacKenzie, Mr. Hearne, Coll. Bouchette, Captns. Vancouver, Ross, Parry & Franklin, also describing the Boundary Lines between the Territories of Great Britain & Spain with the United States. London, Published by Jas. Wyld, (successor to W. Faden) No. 5, Charing Cross. Geographer to His Majesty, and to H.R.H. the Duke Of York. June 1st 1823.
List No
4087.001
Note
The first edition, listed in Phillips but not by Stevens and Tree or Wheat (both list 1824/25 as the first edition). A large impressive map showing with great accuracy the recent discoveries in the north west passage, but wildly off in the American southwest - Wheat: "a large and beautiful map, excellent in all respects save for its southwestern geography." In the southwest, Wyld adds many mountain ranges that were purely speculative - probably just to fill in blank spaces in the map (unlike Arrowsmith). In northwestern Texas is a curious note on the topography of the area attributed to "Mellish" which is copied from a pre-1822 edition of his large map of the United States. Comparing this edition to the derived map of 1846, "Mexico, the British Possessions...," one sees many changes in the northern areas and few in the southwest. Stevens and Tree list editions of 1824, 1827/8, 1838, and 1851/56. The 1824/25 edition adds a fold out flap of Mexico and Central America (WH copy). With outline color. Map is dissected into 24 sections and mounted on linen. Map folds into a brown marbled paper covered slip case with black leather spine with "Map Of North America" stamped in gilt.
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