Scarce 3 inch diameter pocket globe in black fishskin case lined with colored celestial gores. California is shown as an island, and eastern Australia is not mapped. A very early example of a pocket globe.
Moll, Herman, d. 1732
America.
1736
World Atlas
Authors
Moll, Herman, d. 1732
Full Title
America. By H. Moll Geographer. (Printed and sold by T. Bowles next ye Chapter House in St. Pauls Church yard, & I. Bowles at ye Black Horse in Cornhill, 1736?)
List No
5580.045
Note
Hand col. engraved map. Relief shown pictorially.
Bowen, Emanuel
Mexico, Calif., N.M.
1747
Geography Book
Authors
Bowen, Emanuel
Full Title
A new & accurate map of Mexico or New Spain together with California, New Mexico &c. Drawn from the best modern maps & charts & regulated by astronl. observns. By Eman: 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
3733.057
Note
Engraved map. Shows shoals, etc. Includes historical note on California and ornamental cartouche. Relief shown pictorially. Inset map: The Gallipago Islands : discovered & described by Capt. Cowley in 1684. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000]
Jefferys, Thomas
The Provinces of Massachuset
…
1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
A Map of the most Inhabited part of New England, containing the Provinces of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire, with the Colonies of Conecticut And Rhode Island, Divided into Counties and Townships: The Whole composed from Actual Surveys and its Situation adjusted by Astronomical Observations. (with) A Plan of the Town of Boston. November 29th 1774. Published according to Act by Thos. Jefferys Geographer to His Royal highness the Prince of Wales near Charing Cross. (Northern section)
List No
0346.017
Note
Northern part of map in two sheets. In outline color except for section to the west of the Connecticut River, which is in yellow.
Blaskowitz, Charles, Faden,
…
Topographical Chart of the B
…
1777
Case Map, Chart Map
Authors
Blaskowitz, Charles, Faden, William, 1750?-1836
Full Title
A Topographical Chart of the Bay of Narraganset in the Province of New England, with all the Isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly Surveyed, Shewing the true position & bearings of the Banks, Shoals, Rocks &c. as likewise the Soundings: To which have been added the several Works & Batteries raised by the Americans. Taken by Order of the Principal Farmers on Rhode Island, By Charles Blaskowitz. Engraved & Printed for Wm. Faden, Charing Cross, as the Act directs, July 22d 1777. To the Right Honourable Hugh Earl Percy, Baron Percy, Lucy, Poinings, Fitz-Paine, Bryan & Latimer, Lieutenant General of His Majesty's Forces in Great Britain and America. This Plan is ... most humbly Inscribed, by ... Wm. Faden. (in manuscript) Hinck S.
List No
3951.001
Note
The most important map of the area around Providence and Newport issued during the Revolution. With hand painted color. A separately issued copy dissected into 16 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into a marbled slip case 24x17 with a paper label with "Rhode Island" printed in manuscript.
Hutchins, Thomas
The Western Parts of Virgini
…
1778
Case Map
Authors
Hutchins, Thomas
Full Title
A New Map of the Western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the River Ohio, and all the Rivers, which fall into it, Part of the River Mississippi, the Whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie, Part of the Lakes Huron, Michigan &c. And all the Country bordering on these Lakes and Rivers. By Thos. Hutchins, Captain in the 60 Regiment of Foot. London, Published according to Act of Parliament Novembr. ye 1st, 1778 by T. Hutchins ... Engrav'd by T. Cheevers.
List No
5044.000
Note
This map was published separately and at the same time as Hutchins' "Topographical Description..." and should accompany the book. Streeter calls it "by far the best map of the west printed to that time." It was the first large scale map of the area west of the Allegheny Mountains based on personal observations, although Hutchins gives credit to Lewis Evans' "Map of the Middle Colonies" as the best prior source of information about the area. The map contains extensive printed notes which describe important aspects of the country depicted. This map ranks with the most important American maps issued in the 18th century and is now rare. Hutchins later became the first Geographer of the United States. With outline color. Map is dissected into 32 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into new green cloth folding boards and quarter leather green cloth slip case 24x16 with "Hutchin's New Map Of Western Parts Of Virginia, Etc. 1778" on the spine in gold.
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Norton Sound, Bherings Strai
…
1785
Exploration Book
Authors
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Full Title
Chart of Norton Sound and of Bherings Strait made by the East Cape of Asia and the West Point of America. (Copied by Lieut. Henry Roberts. London, G. Nicol and T. Cadell, 1785)
List No
3405.016
Note
Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown pictorially, depths by soundings. Shows ship's track, etc. David contains a quote from Capt. Bligh (from Gould, 1928, p. 377), "Here is a gross mistake for Anderson's & the east end of Clerk's Island is one & the same land, and how they have blundered to lay them down as two I cannot conceive"
Cook, James, 1728-1779, Webb
…
View Huaheine.
1785
Exploration Book
Authors
Cook, James, 1728-1779, Webber, John, 1751-1793
Full Title
A view of Huaheine. J. Webber del. W. Byrne sculp. (London, G. Nicol and T. Cadell, 1785)
List No
3405.048
Note
Engraved illustration. Shows islanders on shore and in boats, British ships, harbor, vegetation, hills in background.
Colles, Christopher
From Philadelphia to Annapol
…
1789
Guide Book
Authors
Colles, Christopher
Full Title
From Philadelphia to Annapolis Md. (56)
List No
2467.053
Note
Without color.
New York
(Deed, New York)
1790
Ephemera
Authors
New York
Full Title
(Deed from the state of New York, signed by Governor George Clinton, Granting 600 acres of land to Thomas Garrison in the township of Cincinnatus, Montgomery County).
List No
4401.000
Note
An early deed with the large (9cm diameter) seal of the state attached. The State granted lands in what was designated as the Military Tract to Revolutionary War veterans. The tract comprised twenty five townships of 60,000 acres each, each consisting of 100 lots of 600 acres. Grantees received one lot. Thomas Garrison was granted lot 80 of Township 25, Cincinnatus, by this deed. In 1793, Simeon DeWitt produced a map of the Military Tract, one of his first surveys. The Military Tract was one of the first uses of Township surveys built on square lots of uniform size. Eventually, the U.S. Land Office used a 660 acre unit (1 mile square) as the building block for its surveys in Ohio and westward. Printed form filled in with pen-and-ink and including the signature of Geo. Clinton.
Carey, Mathew, Lewis, Samuel
State of New York.
1795
National Atlas
Authors
Carey, Mathew, Lewis, Samuel
Full Title
The State of New York Compiled from the best Authorities, By Samuel Lewis. 1795.
List No
2542.008
Note
Uncolored.
Reid, John
Plan of the City of Washingt
…
1795
Separate Map
Authors
Reid, John
Full Title
Plan of the City of Washington in the Territory of Columbia ceded by the States of Virginia And Maryland to the United States of America and by them established as the Seat of their Government, after the Year 1800. Rollinson sculp. N. York. Published by J. Reid L. Wayland and C. Smith 1795.
List No
5160.000
Note
State I of this map (State II lists only J. Reid as publisher). This map is taken from the first official plan of Washington published by Andrew Ellicott in 1792 (see Wheat & Brun 531). The Reid map is not an exact copy, with the title moved from the upper right to the lower left, several notes not included, and other elements moved. An exact copy of Reid's map appears in the London edition of Winterbotham's "View of the United States of America" (see our #3885). Howes gives precedence to the London edition, so it is not clear if Reid or Russell copied the Ellicott first. The Reid American Atlas index does not call for the Washington map, leading to the assumption that it was added to some copies afterwards, and speculation that it may have been sold as a separate. Scarce.
Collot, George Henri Victor,
…
Map of the Country Of The Il
…
1796
National Atlas
Authors
Collot, George Henri Victor, Tardieu, P.F.
Full Title
Map of the Country Of The Illinois. PL. 28.
List No
4664.018
Note
A superbly detailed map of the Mississippi River from the junction with the Illinois to the junction with the Kaskaskias River, especially good in the area around St. Louis. Uncolored.
Bernizet, Sebastien, La Pero
…
Monumens, l'Ile de Paque, de
…
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
Bernizet, Sebastien, La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Details geometriques, des monumens de l'Ile de Paque. Dessine par Bernizet. Grave par Hulk. L. Aubert, scripsit. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 12. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.012
Note
Nine engraved views and plans. Contents: Fig. 1. Plan d'une Case en pierre -- Fig. 2. 1re. Coupe de la Case en Pierre, prise sur la ligne D.D. -- Fig. 3. 2e. Coupe de la Case en pierre, prise sur la ligne X.X. -- Fig. 4. Elevation de la Case en pierre -- Fig. 5. Plan d'une Grande Case -- Fig. 6. Carcasse de la Grande Case -- Fig. 7. Coupe de la Grande Case, prise sur la ligne F.F. -- Fig. 8. Plan d'un Morai ou Cimetiere -- Fig. 9. Elevation du Morai -- Fig. 10. Coupe du Morai, pris sur la ligne M.M.
Bernizet, Sebastien, La Pero
…
Conception, Baie de la.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
Bernizet, Sebastien, La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Plan de la Baie de la Conception, situee dans le Chili par 36042'21" de latitude sud et 75020' de longitude orientale. Dressee pour servir au Voyage de M. de La Perouse. Leve par Bernizet. L. Aubert scripsit. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse no. 4. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.004
Note
Engraved map. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Oriented with north toward left.
Blondela, Lieut., La Perouse
…
Vue, Mowee.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
Blondela, Lieut., La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Vue du mouillage des Fregates Francaises a l'Ile de Mowee. Dessine par Blondela. Grave par Avril. L. Aubert, scripsit. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 14. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.014
Note
Engraved view of La Perouse's ships at Maui.
Blondela, Lieut., La Perouse
…
Vue, Port des Francais.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
Blondela, Lieut., La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Vue d'un etablissement des habitans du Port des Francais pour la saison de la peche. Dessine par Blondela. Grave par Le Grand. L. Aubert scripsit. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 21. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.021
Note
Engraved drawing.
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de
…
Costumes, de la Conception.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Costumes des habitans de la Conception. Dessine par Duche-de-Vancy. Reduit par J.M. Moreau le jeune. Grave par Thomas. L. Aubert scripsit. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 5. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.005
Note
Engraved view.
Duche de Vancy, Gaspard, La
…
Insulaires, monumens, l'Ile
…
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
Duche de Vancy, Gaspard, La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Insulaires et monumens de l'Ile de Paque. Dessine par Duche de Vancy. Grave par Godefroy. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 11. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.011
Note
Engraved view.
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de
…
Title Page: Atlas du voyage
…
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
(Title Page to) Atlas du voyage de La Perouse. Dessine par J. M. Moreau le Jeune. Grave par Ph. Triere. L. Aubert scripsit.
List No
3355B
Note
Engraved, illustrated title page. Some figures looking at unfolding map entitled: Developement de la route de La Perouse.
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de
…
Mer du Sud.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Carte du Grand Ocean ou Mer du Sud. Dressee pour la Relation du Voyage de Decouvertes faites par les Fregates Francaises la Boussole et l'Astrolabe dans les annees 1785, 86, 87, et 88. P.F. Tardieu sculp. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse no. 3. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.003
Note
Engraved map. Emphasizes coastal detail, shows route of La Perouse. Prime meridian: Paris.
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de
…
Cote N.O. de l'Amerique. 1.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Carte particuliere de la cote du nord-ouest de l'Amerique reconnue par les Fregates Francaises la Boussole et l'Astrolabe en 1786. 1e. feuille. Bouclet sculp. Herault scrip. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse no. 17. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.017
Note
Engraved map. Relief shown by hachures. Covers coast from Mt. St. Elias to Graham Island. Shows route of La Perouse. Prime meridian: Paris.
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de
…
Vues, cote NO de l'Amerique.
…
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
Authors
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title
Vues de la cote du nord-ouest de l'Amerique reconnue par les Fregates Francaises la Boussole et l'Astrolabe en 1786. 1e. feuille. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 18. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797)
List No
3355.018
Note
Five engraved coastal views in 7 segments. Cover parts of the coast from Mt. St. Elias to Mt. Crillon (sections A-E)
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 Latde. of 59¼30' North & Longde. 207¼20' East, to Cape Douglas in Latde. 58¼52' North and Longde. 207¼20' East. Engraved by S.J. Neele, 352 Strand. (with) A Survey of Port Chatham. London Published May 1st 1798, by T.R. Edwards Pall Mall & C. Robinson Paternoster Row.
List No
3354.010
Note
Maps without color. Note within the cartouche states, "The parts not shaded taken from Russian Authority." Unbroken lines show the ships' path as they went north. Dotted lines show the path of the ships as they sailed south. Map covers the area around Kodiak Island and the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.
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.
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
Views of Headlands and Islan
…
1798
Chart Atlas
Authors
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
Full Title
Views of Headlands and Islands on the Coasts of North West and South America. W. Alexander delt. from Sketches made on the spot. London: Published May 1st 1798, by J. Edwards Pall Mall & G. Robinson Paternoster Row. J. Fittler sculp.
List No
3354.013
Note
Numerous uncolored views of the coast, including Cook's Inlet at Port Chatham, Port San Blas, Mexico, and the Islet of Diego Ramirez to the south of Cape Horn.
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
Title Page: Voyage of discov
…
1798
Chart Atlas
Authors
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
Full Title
(Title Page to) A Voyage Of Discovery To The North Pacific Ocean And Round The World In Which The Coast of North-West America Has Been Carefully Examined And Accurately Surveyed. Undertaken by His Majesty's Command, Principally With A View To Ascertain The Existence Of Any Navigable Communication Between The North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans, And Performed In The Years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795 In The Discovery Sloop Of War, And Armed Tender Chatham, Under The Command Of Captain George Vancouver. In Three Volumes. London: Printed For G.G. And J. Robinson, Paternoster-Row, And J. Edwards, Pall-Mall. 1798.
List No
3354B
Note
Title page from the first volume describing the voyages. Atlas volume was printed without its own title page.
Espinosa y Tello, J.
Carta Esferica de los Recono
…
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.
Jones, T.W., Moore, S.S.
Philadelphia and the commenc
…
1802
Guide Book
Authors
Jones, T.W., Moore, S.S.
Full Title
Philadelphia and the commencement of the road to New York. 1. Shallus fc.
List No
2646.001
Note
Map without color.
Jones, T.W., Moore, S.S.
Road from Philadelphia to Wa
…
1802
Guide Book
Authors
Jones, T.W., Moore, S.S.
Full Title
Road from Philadelphia to Washington. (Maps) 9, 10, 11 and 12. W. Harrison, Junr. sc.
List No
2646.008
Note
Four uncolored maps spanning two pages. Area from Charlestown to Abington shown.
Varle, Charles P.
Philadelphia.
1802
Separate Map
Authors
Varle, Charles P.
Full Title
To The Citizens Of Philadelphia This New Plan Of The City And Its Environs Is respectfully dedicated By the Editor. 1802. P.C. Varle Geographer & Enginr. Del.
List No
5006.000
Note
A beautiful, early map of Philadelphia in full period color. The scale is given at 75 Perches to 1 inch. The city is shown from the Delaware River to the Schuylkil River with the environs on the north and south. 24 lettered references and 28 numbered references to important places and buildings are below the title and 24 wards are keyed in Roman numbers above the title. Many of the country houses and farms around the city are named, including Penn, Dr. Wistar, and other notable early residents. Three inset views show City Hall, the State House, Court House, Library, and Bank of the United States. The tile is surrounded by a decorative cartouche. The quality of the engraving is superb. Ristow mentions an undated edition that was possibly issued in the year Varle made the surveys, 1796, but more likely in 1802. Wheat and Brun list a c.1794 State I that has one less numbered building reference, no Roman numbered ward references, and "R. Scott Sculp. Philadelphia." This was Varle's first map published in the United States. Until 1807, Varle was known as Peter C. Varle, after 1807 he is known as Charles P. Varle.
Humboldt, Alexander von, 176
…
Composite: Nouvelle Espagne.
1809
National Atlas
Authors
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
Full Title
(Composite Map of) Carte Generale Du Royaume De La Nouvelle Espagne depuis le Parallele de 16¼ jusqu'au Parallele de 38¼ (Latitude Nord). Dressee Sur des Observations Astronomiques et sur l'ensemble des Materiaux qui existoient a Mexico, au commencement de l'annee 1804. Par Alexandre de Humboldt. Ls. Aubert pere Scripsit. 1. and 1(bis). Dessine a Mexico par l'Auteur en 1804, perfectionne par le meme, par M.M. Friesen, Oltmanns, et Thuilier 1809. Grave par Barriere - et l'Ecriture par L. Aubert pere, a Paris.
List No
0328.003
Note
Composite map of Mexico. Without color.
Pike, Zebulon Montgomery
Map of The Internal Province
…
1810
Exploration Book
Authors
Pike, Zebulon Montgomery
Full Title
A Map of The Internal Provinces of New Spain. The Outlines are from the Sketches of but corrected and improved by Captain Zebulon M. Pike, who was conducted through that Country, in the Year 1807, by Order of the Commandant General of those Provinces.
List No
0730.004
Note
A large uncolored map stretching from the Baja peninsula to Nacogdoches in the east. Provincial boundaries, capitals of provinces or kingdoms, Indian and Spanish villages, and the American Troops route all shown in detail.
Humboldt, Alexander von, 176
…
Carte de Fausses Positions d
…
1804
National Atlas
Authors
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
Full Title
Carte de Fausses Positions de Mexico, Acapulco, Veracruz et du Pic d'Orizaba. 10. Dessine par A. de Humboldt a Mexico 1804. Grave par L. Aubert.
List No
0328.010
Note
Map showing the incorrect positions ascribed to Mexico City, Acapulco, Veracruz and Orizaba over time, and by whom.
Carey, Mathew
Territory of the United Stat
…
1814
World Atlas
Authors
Carey, Mathew
Full Title
Plat of The Seven Ranges Of Townships being Part of the Territory of the United States N.W. of the River Ohio Which by a late act of Congress are directed to be sold. Surveyed in conformity to an Ordinance of Congress of May 20th 1785. Under direction of Thos. Hutchins late Geographer to the United States.
List No
4577.028
Note
Fold out map in outline color. The sections were to be sold at public auction in Pittsburg. The map shows those tracts already sold at public auction in New York.
(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.
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.
The mouth of the Columbia River and environs. Encampment, local village, and distances to nearby points shown on this uncolored map.
Bouchette, Joseph, Faden, Wi
…
Composite: Lower Canada east
…
1815
National Atlas
Authors
Bouchette, Joseph, Faden, William, 1750?-1836
Full Title
(Composite of eastern sheets) To His Royal Highness George Augustus Frederick ... This Topographical map of the Province of Lower Canada, shewing its division into Districts, Counties, Seigniories, & Townships ... Is ... Most gratefully dedicated by ... Joseph Bouchette, His Majesty's Surveyor General of the Province & Lieutt. Colonel C.M. ... Published by W. Faden, Charing Cross, Augst. 12th. 1815. Engraved by J. Walker & Sons, 47 Bernard Street, Russell Square, London. J. Walker sculp. (with) Town of Three Rivers. (with) City of Quebec. (with) Town of Montreal ...
List No
4431.013
Note
Four easternmost sheets of 10-sheet engraved map. Includes views, and ornamental cartouche. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Shows buildings in cities.
Carrigain, Philip
New Hampshire.
1816
Case Map
Authors
Carrigain, Philip
Full Title
New Hampshire. New Hampshire By Recent Survey made under the Supreme Authority And Published According To Law by Philip Carrigain, Counselor at Law And Late Secretary of the State. To his Excellency John Taylor Gilman Esq. ... by ... Philip Carrigain, Concord 1816. J.J. Barralet del. W. Harrison Scr. Philada. Entered ... 14th day of October 1814 by Philip Carrigain ... New Hampshire. (inset) The States of the Union East of the Hudson With the adjacent British Colonies. (inset) The Middle Southern And Western Sections of the United States with the Territories.
List No
2303.000
Note
1st and only ed. Engraved by W. Harrison. J.J. Barralet drafted the map. It was copyrighted in 1814. It was Carrigain's only map of importance, yet it is a spectacular map. Edged in teal blue silk and hand painted with full color by county. Map is dissected into 36 sections and folds into marbled end sheets then into a new tan cloth folding case 28x22.5 with "New Hampshire P. Carrigain 1816" stamped in gilt on the spine.
Melish, John
Map of the United States wit
…
1816
Case Map
Authors
Melish, John
Full Title
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.
Smith, Charles, fl. 1800-182
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Comparative View Of The Heig
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1816
Wall Map
Authors
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.
Melish, John
Map Of Illinois.
1820
Separate Map
Authors
Melish, John
Full Title
Map of Illinois Constructed from the Surveys in the General Land Office and other Documents By John Melish. Saml. Harrison, sct. Entered according to Act of Congress the 16th day of April 1818. Philadelphia. Published by John Melish. Improved to 1820.
List No
5537.000
Note
Melish, in his first edition of "A Geographical Description of the United States," (1816) wrote of his plans to publish a series of sheet maps on a uniform scale that would form an atlas of the United States. He reiterated this plan in the 2nd and 3rd editions of the "Geographical Description" and expanded upon it in "A Geographical Description of the World" in 1818. According to Ristow, this plan to publish the maps at the same scale was "a new and revolutionary idea that facilitated size comparisons." Indiana was the first to be published in 1817. Tennessee was published in 1817. The Illinois map followed in 1818, with an "improved" edition in 1819. No mention is made in any sources of this map, "improved to 1820." Alabama was completed in 1818, Mississippi in 1819, and Louisiana in 1820. Only these six maps were completed before Melish died in 1822. A copy of the 1818 Illinois map is held at the Library of Congress. The 1819 map is held at the Newberry Library and the National Archives. No copy of the 1820 edition has been mentioned in the references. The map is in outline color by county with township and survey lines shown.
Melish, John
A diagram of the United Stat
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1822
Guide Book
Authors
Melish, John
Full Title
A diagram of the United States shewing the bearings and distances of the principal places from Washington, and from each other, with a scale of time. Prepared for the Travellers directory by John Melish. (Philadelphia: Published by the Author. 1822)
List No
0501.002
Note
Distances in geographical miles. "The scale at bottom below the Scale of Longitude shows the time."
Lucas, Fielding Jr.
Illinois.
1823
World Atlas
Authors
Lucas, Fielding Jr.
Full Title
Illinois. B.T. Welch Sc. Drawn & Published by F. Lucas Jr. Baltimore.
List No
4584.068
Note
Full color by county.
Dey, J. Ogden, Vance, David
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Map of the Western Part of t
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1825
Case Map
Authors
Dey, J. Ogden, Vance, David H.
Full Title
Map of the Western Part of the State Of New York. 1823. By D.H. Vance. Improved and enlarged to the east boundary of the State by J. Ogden Dey 1824. Engraved by Balch, Rawdon & Co. To His Excellency De Witt Clinton ... And ... Stephen Van Rensselaer ... This Map is Inscribed with their permission. By The Publisher John Ogden Dey. Albany January 1825. Copy Right Secured. (with four inset profiles).
List No
4999.001
Note
Vance published the upper and western part of this map in 1823 (see Streeter 3818). Dey enlarged it in 1824 and 1825 by adding an eastern portion, taking the state to its eastern boundary with New England, and also adding a lower section that includes a "Geological Profile Extending from the Atlantic to Lake Erie" (which shows the Erie Canal) and four views of the complete Erie Canal. On the main map is a profile of the western and middle sections of the Erie Canal and tables of statistics and geological remarks. The whole production is a celebration of the recently completed Erie Canal. Streeter calls the 1823 issue a "fine large scale colored map." Full color by county. Map has silk edging and is dissected into 36 sections. Folds with marbled paper end sheets, and lies loosely in quarter leather marbled paper covered boards 30x17 with leather ties, "Dey's Improved Map Of N. York" is stamped in gilt on the spine. Scarce.
