Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Eagle Map of the United States.
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Author:
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Churchman, Joseph and James
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Author:
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Moore, I.W.
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Date:
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1833
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Short Title:
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Eagle Map of the United States.
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Publisher:
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E.L. Carey & A. Hart
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Publisher Location:
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Philadelphia
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Type:
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Book Map
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Obj Height cm:
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42
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Obj Width cm:
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53
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Scale 1:
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7,603,200
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Note:
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The states shown in outline color with the eagle transparently sitting atop the nation.
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Reference:
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P-Maps, p.887; Sabin 73895.
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Country:
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United States
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Subject:
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Data Visualization
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Full Title:
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The Eagle Map of the United States Engraved for Rudiments of National Knowledge. 1833.
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List No:
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4609.001
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Series No:
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2
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Publication Author:
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Churchman, Joseph and James
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Publication Author:
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Moore, I.W.
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Pub Date:
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1833
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Pub Title:
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Rudiments of National Knowledge, Presented To The Youth Of The United States, And To Enquiring Foreigners. By A Citizen Of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Published by E.L. Carey & A. Hart. ... 1833.
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Pub Reference:
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P-Maps, p.887; Sabin 73895.
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Pub Note:
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According to Phillips, Joseph Churchman authored the text and James Churchman (brother?) authored the map. The map, 42x53, is most extraordinary and rare: it shows an eagle superimposed in engraving and color on a map of the United States, with the talons in Florida, the eye in Vermont, and the wings spreading west to the Missouri Territory. It is beautifully done. Pages 244-48 of the text explain the construction of the Eagle map; it is also stated here that the author intended to publish a larger version of the map by subscription. I have found no record of such a map being published. Book covered with blue cloth with "Rudiments of National Knowledge" on spine.
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Pub List No:
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4609.000
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Pub Type:
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Geography Book
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Pub Maps:
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1
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Pub Height cm:
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19
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Pub Width cm:
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12
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Image No:
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4609001
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Download 1:
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Download 2:
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Authors:
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Churchman, Joseph and James ; Moore, I.W.
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Collection:
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Rumsey Collection
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