(Title Page to) Carey's American Atlas: Containing Twenty Maps And One Chart ... Philadelphia: Engraved For, And Published By, Mathew Carey, No. 118, Market Street. M.DCC.XCV. [Price, Plain, Five Dollars-Coloured, Six Dollars.]
List No
2542B
Note
First atlas of America printed in America. First edition. These maps were also published in Carey's American edition of Guthrie's Geography (1795) and most of the maps say "engraved for Carey's American edition of Guthrie's improved." The maps were again used for the 1796 edition of Carey's General Atlas, unchanged except for the Tennessee map, which is titled "Tennassee State" instead of "Tennassee Government" which is the title in both the American Atlas and the Guthrie Atlas - see Wheat and Brun, and has several counties delineated in the eastern part of the state which do not show in the 1795 edition of the map. NMM 480 (American Atlas) has "Tennassee State" indicating that Carey was not consistent. This atlas was the model for John Reid's American Atlas of 1796. This copy's maps have very strong impressions. Rebound quarter leather, marbled paper covered boards.
Carey, Mathew, Lewis, Samuel
State of Massachusetts.
1795
National Atlas
Authors
Carey, Mathew, Lewis, Samuel
Full Title
The State of Massachusetts, Compiled from the best Authorities By Samuel Lewis. (above neat line) Engraved for Carey's American Edition of Guthries Geography improved by J.T. Scott.
List No
2542.005
Note
Uncolored.
Reid, John, Winterbotham, W.
State of Massachusetts.
1796
National Atlas
Authors
Reid, John, Winterbotham, W.
Full Title
The State of Massachusetts, from the best Information 1796. Published by J. Reid, New York.
List No
0845.006
Note
Uncolored.
Mitchell, John
Map of the British and Frenc
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1757
Case Map
Authors
Mitchell, John
Full Title
A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America with the Roads, Distances, Limits and Extent of the Settlements.
List No
2842.000
Note
This is the second edition of this important map, dated 1755 but published in 1757, according to the British Museum. The only change from the first issue is the addition of several panels of interesting text in ocean. The original eight printed sheets of the map are here assembled in two large panels (each with four sheets) each dissected into 36 sections and mounted on linen. Uncolored, as issued. In the sixth line of the first column of the text this issue is referred to as the Second Edition One of the most important maps in American history, it went through five editions (see Stevens). We believe this second edition is scarcer than the other editions as it appears less often on the market. Compare to the first French edition of 1856 (our copy) regarding the conflicting claims of the British and French to American territory.
Carey, Mathew
State of Massachusetts.
1814
World Atlas
Authors
Carey, Mathew
Full Title
The State of Massachusetts.
List No
4577.009
Note
State in outline color by county.
Popple, Henry
Composite: British Empire in
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1733
National Atlas
Authors
Popple, Henry
Full Title
(Composite Map of) A Map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish Settlements adjacent thereto. by Henry Popple. C. Lempriere inv. & del. B Baron Sculp. To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty This Map is most humbly Inscribed by Your Majesty's most Dutiful, most Obedient, and most Humble Servant Henry Popple. London Engrav'd by Willm. Henry Toms & R.W. Seale, 1733.
List No
2874.002
Note
A composite of all twenty sheets of the Popple Atlas. Sheets without color.
Mitchell, John
Amerique Septentrionale.
1756
Case Map
Authors
Mitchell, John
Full Title
Amerique Septentrionale avec les Routes, Distances en miles, Limites et Establissements Francois et Anglais. Par le Docteur Mitchel, Traduit de l'Anglois. A Paris, Par le Rouge Ingr. Geographe du Roy rue des Grands Augustins 1756.
List No
0510.000
Note
1st French edition, 8 sheets. Very interesting French reengraving of Mitchell's map, emphasizing their territorial claims at the expense of the British claims, in particular they add an area of "contestations" between French claims and the English claims.
Tanner, Henry S.
Title Page: New American atl
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1823
World Atlas
Authors
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.
Tanner, Henry S.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermon
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1823
World Atlas
Authors
Tanner, Henry S.
Full Title
Map Of The States Of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island By H.S. Tanner. (with) North Part of Maine. Engraved & Published by H.S. Tanner, Philadelphia. Entered ... 14th day of Novr. 1820 by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. American Atlas.
List No
5388.014
Note
In full color.
American Telephone and Teleg
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Cover: Lines, metallic circu
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1891
Pocket Map
Authors
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
American Telephone and Teleg
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Lines And Metallic Circuit C
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1891
Pocket Map
Authors
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."
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Map of Maine, New Hampshire,
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1839
National Atlas
Authors
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Full Title
Map of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Exhibiting the Post Offices, Post Roads, Canals, Rail Roads, &c. 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
0104.002
Note
In full color by county with states outlined. Postal routes by coach, stage, sulkey, cross, rail roads and canals shown. In 8 sections mounted on linen. Label on back states "No. 2. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut."
Colton, G.W.
Massachusetts And Rhode Isla
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1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Massachusetts And Rhode Island. (with) Vicinity of Boston. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 12.
List No
0149.020
Note
In full color.
Jefferys, Thomas
Title Page: American atlas.
1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
(Title Page to) The American Atlas: Or, A Geographical Description Of The Whole Continent Of America ... Engraved On Forty-Eight Copper Plates, By The Late Mr. Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to the King, and Others. London, Printed and Sold by R. Sayer and J. Bennett, Map and Print Sellers, No. 53, Fleet-Street. MDCCLXXVI.
List No
0346B
Note
One of the most important atlases of the American Revolutionary War period. There are 22 maps on 29 sheets. The majority of the important large scale maps of the colonies are here, appearing together for the first time after having been issued as separates by Jefferys in the 1750's and 60's. This copy is the 1st 1776 edition, with the Quebec map, without the Lake Champlain map, as issued. This copy is the same as NMM 361, except the title page says 48 copper plates rather then the 49 on NMM 361, and on the NY/NJ map it is Major Holland rather than Capt. Holland (our NY/NJ map says Major-the 1775 says Capt-our index omits Holland-the reproduction atlas map copy says Major, and Carver is eliminated (why?), probably indicates that this was slightly before the NMM 361, as the 1775 title page is identical to this one (although we have not seen it yet-relying on P1165), except for the date. Summary of editions: 1775 (actually issued in 1776, has Evans Middle Colonies map, P1165), 1776 1st issue (our copy with 48 on TP, Quebec replaces Evans, N.Y- & N.J. is dated 1776, rather than 1775 and adds Pownall corrections and improvements), 1776 2nd issue (NMM 361, 49 on TP), 1777 (1776 on TP, N. Amer changes from Bowen/Gibson to Pownall version with 1777 on map, adds L. Champlain, P1166 -our reproduction copy), 1778 (P3659a, NMM 362, no changes from 1777), 1782 (P1169, no changes except Phillips says this copy has 1783 ed of N. Amer., inserted-later?) Our TP is a transition from 1775 to NMM361, NMM361 anticipates the Lake Champlain map in saying 49 plates. Covers are half leather brown cloth covered boards with "Jeffery's American Atlas. London MDCCLXXVI" stamped in gilt on the spine.
Jefferys, Thomas
The Provinces of Massachuset
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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.
Jefferys, Thomas
The Provinces of Massachuset
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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 Boston Harbor from an Accurate Survey. November 29th 1774. Published according to Act by Thos. Jefferys Geographer to His Royal highness the Prince of Wales near Charing Cross. (Southern section)
List No
0346.018
Note
Southern part of map in two sheets. In outline color. Cartouche includes large drawing of the pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock.
Jefferys, Thomas
Composite: New England.
1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
(Composite of) 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.
List No
0346.019
Note
Cartouche includes large drawing of the pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock. In outline color except for section to the west of the Connecticut River, which is in yellow.
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Massachusetts And Rhode Isla
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1846
World Atlas
Authors
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Full Title
Massachusetts And Rhode Island: (with) Boston. Published By S. Augustus Mitchell, N.E. corner of Market & 7th Street Philada., 1846. Entered ... 1846 by H.N. Burroughs ... Pennsylvania.
List No
0537.009
Note
In full color by county with population noted.
Johnson, A.J.
Massachusetts Connecticut An
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1860
World Atlas
Authors
Johnson, A.J.
Full Title
Johnson's Massachusetts Connecticut And Rhode Island By Johnson & Browning. No. 18-19.
List No
2905.012
Note
In full color with heavy color delineating states.
Johnson, A.J.
Half Title: Johnson's New Il
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1860
World Atlas
Authors
Johnson, A.J.
Full Title
(Half Title Page to) Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, With Descriptions, Geographical, Statistical, And Historical. Compiled, Drawn, and Engraved Under The Supervision Of J.H. Colton And A.J. Johnson. New York: Johnson And Browning, Formerly (Successors To J.H. Colton And Company,) No. 133 Nassau Street. 1860. Entered ... One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty, by Johnson & Browning ... Virginia.
List No
2905B
Note
Title on page reads "American Atlas" and is accompanied by an illustration of Indian on a bluff overlooking a river, town and homestead.
Bowen, Emanuel
N.J., Pa., N.Y. & New Englan
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1747
Geography Book
Authors
Bowen, Emanuel
Full Title
A new and accurate map of New Jersey, Pensilvania, New York and New England, with the adjacent countries. Drawn from surveys, assisted by the most approved modern maps & charts, and regulated by astronomical observations. 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
3733.061
Note
Engraved map. Has ornamental cartouche. Relief shown pictorially.
Bowen, Emanuel
Title Page: Complete system
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1747
Geography Book
Authors
Bowen, Emanuel
Full Title
(Title Page to) A complete system of geography. Being a description of all the countries, islands, cities, chief towns, harbours, lakes, and rivers, mountains, mines, &c. of the known world ... In two volumes. The whole illustrated with seventy maps, by Emanuel Bowen, Geographer to His Majesty, being all new-drawn and ingraved according to the latest discoveries and surveys, making, of themselves, a complete atlas, for the sse of gentlemen, merchants, mariners, and others, who delight in history and geography ... Vol. 1. 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
3733A
Note
In the title Bowen states that he is "Preserving all that is useful in the Fourth and Last edition of the Complete Geographer, publish'd under the name of Herman Moll, &c." The 70 maps were also published in two other forms: in "A Complete Atlas" of 1752, and as the Maps for the "Complete Collection of Voyages" by John Harris, in 1744-48 (M&B). The text is massive and interesting, and there are several important maps of America: America, West Indies, Mexico, Louisiana, Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania et al, and Newfoundland et al. The map of the World in Hemispheres is lacking in this copy. Both volumes are newly bound in full brown leather covered boards with "Geography. Vol. 1" and -Geography. Vol. 2" embossed on the spine in gilt.
Carleton, Osgood
Map Of Massachusetts.
1801
Case Map
Authors
Carleton, Osgood
Full Title
Map Of Massachusetts Proper Compiled from Actual Surveys, made by Order of the General Court, and under the inspection of Agents of their appointment, By Osgood Carleton. Engraved by Joseph Callender and Samuel Hill, Boston, 1801. Vignette Drawn by G. Graham.
List No
2258.001
Note
Engraved by Joseph Callender and Samuel Hill. Second map of Massachusetts by Carleton (1st was 1798), reengraved from the plates of the first issue, and the first official state map (the first edition was rejected by the legislature). With outline and full color. Map is dissected into 32 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into original black cardboard slip case 21x16 with a red leather label on the spine reading "Map Of Mass." in gilt.
Cram Atlas Company
New England.
1875
National Atlas
Authors
Cram Atlas Company
Full Title
Cram's Rail Road & Township Map of New England. Published by Geo. F. Cram. Proprietor of the Western Map Depot. 66, Lake St. Chicago Ills. 1875.
List No
5370.004
Note
Map in full color by county. The railroad lines are clearly marked.
Hale, Nathan
Cover: New England States.
1827
Case Map
Authors
Hale, Nathan
Full Title
(Covers to) A Map of the New England States, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Connecticut, With the adjacent parts of New York & Lower Canada. Compiled and Published By Nathan Hale, Boston 1826. Engraved by J.V.N. Throop. Entered ... the 14th day of August 1826 by Nathan Hale of Massachusetts. (inset) Northern & Eastern Part Of Maine And Part Of Lower Canada And New Brunswick. (1827?)
List No
2504A
Hale, Nathan
A Map of the New England Sta
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1827
Case Map
Authors
Hale, Nathan
Full Title
A Map of the New England States, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Connecticut, With the adjacent parts of New York & Lower Canada. Compiled and Published By Nathan Hale, Boston 1826. Engraved by J.V.N. Throop. Entered ... the 14th day of August 1826 by Nathan Hale of Massachusetts. (inset) Northern & Eastern Part Of Maine And Part Of Lower Canada And New Brunswick. (1827?)
List No
2504.001
Note
Colored by county, engraved by J.V.N. Throop. 1826 on title. Shows the Farmington Canal extended to Northampton, Mass., which is further than the uncolored 1826 edition, so we presume it was updated at least a year later. Later Editions published to 1853. The quality of the engraving is extraordinary. Throop engraved Ohio for Lucas' 1823 General Atlas. Tooley lists an O.H. Throop of New York who engraved for Amos Lay (New York 1832) as well as for Asa Whitney, and a D.S. Throop who also engraved for Lay (U.S. 1832). Map is bordered in green silk , dissected in 24 sections, and folds with marbled end sheets into a blue marbled slip case 26x21.
Rand McNally and Company
Cover: Indexed atlas of the
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1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
(Covers to) Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world containing large scale maps of every country and civil division upon the face of the globe, together with historical, descriptive, and statistical matter relative to each ... Accompanied by a new and original compilation forming a ready reference index ... Engraved, printed and published by Rand, McNally & Company, Chicago and New York, U.S.A., 1897. (vol. 2) United States.
List No
3565F
Note
This was Rand McNally's highwater mark for its 19th century atlases. No obvious changes from the 1896 edition. Similar to the 1897 Standard Atlas of the World. Vol 1 - Foreign Countries, Vol 2 - United States. Map in full printed color. Atlas is bound in green cloth covers with "The Rand-McNally indexed atlas of the world . Foreign countries" and " ... United States" stamped in gilt on Volumes 1 and 2, respectively.
Rand McNally and Company
Title Page: Indexed atlas of
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1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
(Title Page to) Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world containing large scale maps of every country and civil division upon the face of the globe, together with historical, descriptive, and statistical matter relative to each ... Accompanied by a new and original compilation forming a ready reference index ... Engraved, printed and published by Rand, McNally & Company, Chicago and New York, U.S.A., 1897. (Vol. 2 United States)
List No
3565G
Note
This was Rand McNally's highwater mark for its 19th century atlases. No obvious changes from the 1896 edition. Similar to the 1897 Standard Atlas of the World. Vol 1 - Foreign Countries, Vol 2 - United States. Map in full printed color. Atlas is bound in green cloth covers with "The Rand-McNally indexed atlas of the world . Foreign countries" and " ... United States" stamped in gilt on Volumes 1 and 2, respectively.
Rand McNally and Company
Massachusetts.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s New business atlas map of Massachusetts. (with) Environs of Boston. Copyright, 1890, by Rand, McNally & Co. (Chicago, 1897)
List No
3565.069
Note
Col. map. Relief shown by hachures. Boston environs map at (ca. 1:140,000) scale. Title in margin: Rand, McNally & Company's indexed atlas of the world. Massachusetts.
Asher & Adams
N.H., Vt., Mass., R.I., Conn
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1874
National Atlas
Authors
Asher & Adams
Full Title
Asher & Adams' New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1874 by Asher & Adams ... at Washington. (New York, 1874)
List No
0041.005
Note
Hand col. engraved map. Relief shown by hachures. Shows distances along railroads, etc. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
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