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Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nico
Hydrographical Basin of the
1843
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843 |
| Full Title |
Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... Reduced and compiled under the direction of Col. J.J. Abert in the Bureau of the Corps of Topl. Engrs. by Lieut. W.H. Emory ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc. |
| List No |
2488.001 |
| Note |
First edition, first issue. A larger version of the accompanying map was issued in 1842 with scale of 1:600,000 - this version is unknown to us (and anyone else we have met)- Bray states that only 200 copies were printed, the House of Representatives issued this 1843 edition in 1845 with no changes, although Wagner Camp says the map was smaller and Bray states that it was a more faithful representation of the original 1842 map. See Donald Jackson, The Expeditions of John Charles Fremont, for a history of the Nicollet map and all the Fremont maps. Fremont worked extensively with Nicollet on this map and "this was the work which trained Fremont in cartography." (Jackson). This map was the earliest accurate map of the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi. G.K. Warren, in his Memoir, stated that this "map was one of the greatest contributions ever made to American geography." Nicollet died in 1843. His map was years ahead of its time, with its regional concept and sound basis in instrument readings and astronomically determined points. Goetzmann: "Had he lived one more decade, Nicollet would undoubtedly have become the official government cartographer of the whole trans-Mississippi West." Rebound in brown fabric covers with "Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi, I.N. Nicollet, 1843" in gold on the spine. |
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Emory, William H.
Cover: Texas and the countri
1844
Separate Map
| Authors |
Emory, William H. |
| Full Title |
(Covers to) Map Of Texas And The Countries Adjacent: Compiled In The Bureau Of The Corps Of Topographical Engineers, Fom The Best Authorities, For the State Department, Under the direction of Colonel J.J. Abert, Chief of the Corps, by W.H. Emory, 1st Lieut. T.E. War Department 1844. W.J. Stone Sc. Washn. Published by order of the U.S. Senate. |
| List No |
0262A |
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Emory, William H.
Map Of Texas And The Countri
1844
Separate Map
| Authors |
Emory, William H. |
| Full Title |
Map Of Texas And The Countries Adjacent: Compiled In The Bureau Of The Corps Of Topographical Engineers, Fom The Best Authorities, For the State Department, Under the direction of Colonel J.J. Abert, Chief of the Corps, by W.H. Emory, 1st Lieut. T.E. War Department 1844. W.J. Stone Sc. Washn. Published by order of the U.S. Senate. |
| List No |
0262.001 |
| Note |
In original paper wrapper. From a descendent of Rhode Island Senator John Brown Francis, who had a few copies in the attic in the original paper wraps with the red seal. First separate U.S. Government map of Texas. With outline color around the state of Texas. |
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Emory, William H.
Title Page: Notes of a milit
1848
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Emory, William H. |
| Full Title |
(Title Page to) Notes of a Military Reconnoissance, From Fort Leavenworth, In Missouri, To San Diego, In California, Including Part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers. By W.H. Emory, Brevet Major, Corps Topographical Engineers. Made in 1846-7, with the Advanced Guard of the "Army of the West." Washington: Wendell and van Benthuysen, Printers. 1848. [Senate] 30th Congress, 1st Session. Executive, No. 7. |
| List No |
3639A |
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Emory, William H.
Military Reconnaissance Of T
1848
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Emory, William H. |
| Full Title |
Military Reconnaissance Of The Arkansas Rio Del Norte And Rio Gila By W.H. Emory, Lieut. Top. Engrs. Assisted ... by J.W. Abert and W.G. Peck, and ... by W.H. Warner and Mr. Norman Bestor, Made in 1846-7, with the advance guard of the "Army of the West". Under Command Of Brig. Gen. Stephn. W. Kearny. Constructed under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert ... 1847. Drawn by Joseph Welch. Engraved on stone by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore. |
| List No |
3639.001 |
| Note |
Senate edition. Has the large map, "Map of a Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas Rio del Norte and Rio Gila..." See separate listing of the map. Book bound with linen covered boards with title on the spine. |
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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). |
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Emory, William H.
Title Page: Report on the Un
1857
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Emory, William H. |
| Full Title |
(Title Page to) Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, Made Under The Direction of the Secretary of the Interior, By William H. Emory, Major First Cavalry And United States Commissioner ... Washington: Cornelius Wendell, Printer. 1857. House of Representatives, 34th Congress, 1st Session. Ex. Doc. No. 135. (Two volumes.) |
| List No |
0263A |
| Note |
View of the military plaza in San Antonio, Texas. |
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Emory, William H.
Map of the United States.
1857
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Emory, William H. |
| Full Title |
Map Of The United States And Their Territories Between The Mississippi And The Pacific Ocean And Part Of Mexico Compiled From The Surveys Made Under The Order Of W.H. Emory. ... And from the Maps of the Pacific Rail Road, General Land Office, and the Coast Survey. Projected and drawn under the supervision of Lt. N. Michler, Topl. Engrs. By Thomas Jekyll, C.E. 1857-8. Engraved by Selmar Siebert. Selmar Siebert's Engraving and Printing Establishment. Washington, D.C. Lettering by F. Courtenay. (above map) United States & Mexican Boundary Survey. General Map. |
| List No |
0263.001 |
| Note |
Map without color. |
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Freyhold, Edward, Warren, Go
Map Of The Territory Of The
1858
Separate Map
| Authors |
Freyhold, Edward, 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. 1854-5-6-7-8. Drawn by E. Freyhold. Engr. on Stone by J. Bien, 60 Fulton St. N.Y. |
| List No |
2750.000 |
| Note |
2nd 1858 edition, adds Ives Grand Canyon expedition. Also adds information from Warren's third expedition. Schubert says there was an earlier 1858 edition that filled in information in Oregon but did not include the Ives information. Schubert also quotes a letter from Warren stating that this edition was sent to the printer in 1859. Freyhold's name appears on the title for the first time. It is dropped in the next (1867) edition and then reappears in the 1868 edition. Rare - apparently there is only one other copy of this map - in the Millard Fillmore Map Collection in the LOC (see Stephenson article in Map Collector No. 12). This copy came from the Bancroft Library as a duplicate - perhaps they thought it was a duplicate of the 1857 edition. With brown wood side rollers. Map is without color and mounted on linen. |
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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. |
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Parke, John G.
From the Pimas Villages to F
1861
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Parke, John G. |
| Full Title |
From the Pimas Villages to Fort Fillmore from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of The Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. John G. Parke, Topl. Engrs. assisted by Albert H. Campbell, Civil Engineer and N.H. Hutton, H. Custer and G.G. Garner. 1854 & 55. Map No. 2. Engr. by Selmar Siebert. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Route near the 32nd parallel of North Latitude. |
| List No |
0693.047 |
| Note |
Area shown is just north of the boundary line between Mexico and the United States. Uncolored. Note states that some of the information on the map was taken from Emory survey and the office of the U.S. Mexican Boundary Commission. |
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Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1
Map Of The Territory Of The
1867
Case Map
| Authors |
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1830-1882, Freyhold, Edward |
| Full Title |
Map Of The Territory Of The United States From The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean, Originally prepared to accompany the Reports of the Explorations For A Pacific Railroad Route ... Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieut. G.K. Warren, Top'l. Eng'rs. In the Office of Pacific R.R. Surveys, War Dept. under the direction of Bvt. Maj. W.H. Emory, Top'l. Eng'rs. in 1854. Capt. A.A. Humphreys, Top'l. Eng'rs. in 1854-58. And partly recompiled and redrawn under the direction of the Engineer Bureau in 1865-66-67. Engineer Bureau, War Department. Engraved on stone by Julius Bien, New York. |
| List No |
2594.000 |
| Note |
Reissue, with new discoveries, of 1857 Warren "Map of the Territory of the United States..." Although Freyhold's name is not on the title, he clearly redrew this map from his earlier 1858 edition (where his name does appear on the title). This is earlier than the 1868 Warren/Freyhold editions (Streeter 3080 and 3081), and should be distinguished from them in having the title still in the lower left corner (not in the lower center as in the 1868 Warren/Freyhold editions), and because it does not have the Alaska inset, has 47 authorities vs. 48, and is dated Aug 26, 1867 in Ms. next to the same inscription mentioned by Streeter on his later copy (Wm. E. Merrill, etc., which Streeter mistakes for E. Hamill). Mail routes in red ink (original?)(Streeter says they were dropped from the second 1868 ed.) plus many interesting Ms. additions of names of forts, and extension of pacific railroad. Cf. Wheat 1185. Wheat does not mention this edition and was not aware of it (see his "correction" of Wheeler's mention of the map in the note, p. 244). See a very informative article by Lewis Buttery on a slightly earlier state of this map (early 1867) found at West Point - "Warren Map of 1867." Outline color. Map is dissected into 24 sections, edged in blue silk, and folded into a new burgundy cloth folding case 30x22 with "Warren & Freyhold. Map of Exploratations (sic) for Pacific R.R. 1865-67" stamped in gilt. |
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Freyhold, Edward, Warren, Go
Territory Of The United Stat
1868
Case Map
| Authors |
Freyhold, Edward, Warren, Gouverneur Kemble, 1830-1882 |
| Full Title |
Territory Of The United States From The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean, Originally prepared to accompany the Reports of the Explorations For A Pacific Railroad Route ... Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieut. G.K. Warren, Top'l. Eng'rs. In the Office of Pacific R.R. Surveys, War Dept. under the direction of Bvt. Maj. W.H. Emory, Top'l. Eng'rs. in 1854. Capt. A.A. Humphreys, Top'l. Eng'rs. in 1854-58. Recompiled and redrawn under the direction of the Chief of Corps of Engineers By Edward Freyhold 1865-66-67-68. Head Quarters Corp Of Engineers, War Department. Engraved & printed by Julius Bien, N.Y. (inset) Territory Of Alaska Ceded By Russia To The United States 1868. |
| List No |
2919.000 |
| Note |
Alaska inset, 59 "authorities", Streeter copy. Wheat: "one of the great American maps, and one profoundly influential." The final revision of the original Warren map of 1857, largely redrawn, in substance, and style of hachuring. An earlier state of the same imprint is described in Streeter 3080. See Wheeler vol 1 reference. In 1879 Freyhold issued another larger version of this map (Wheat 1295) (see our copy). Without color. Dissected into 24 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into a new burgundy cloth folding case 30x22 with original spine label reading "Freyhold - Map Of Explorations For Pacific R.R. - Recompiled 1865-68." |
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