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Map of the United States. Varle, Charles P. 1817

Map of the United States. / Varle, Charles P. / 1817
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Full Title: Map of the United States Partly From New Surveys Dedicated to the Citizens thereof, by their humble servant Chas. Varle Engineer and Geographer 1817. Entered according to Act of Congress. Published by the Author, Baltimore. Engrav'd by J.H. Young Philada. (with) inset Map of North America. (with) inset Physical Sections from "Washington City to Wheeling and from thence to the mouth of Columbia river" and from the "Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico."

Author: Varle, Charles P.

Date: 1817

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Full David Rumsey Map Collection Catalog Record:

Author: Varle, Charles P.

Date: 1817

Short Title: Map of the United States.

Publisher: Baltimore: Charles P. Varle.

Type: Case Map

Object Height cm: 146

Object Width cm: 113

Scale 1: 1,900,800

Note: This is an important early map of the United States, and one of the earliest maps engraved by J.H. Young. This ranks with the Melish and Lewis maps of 1816, and the Shelton/Kensett map of 1817. Large map dissected into 24 pieces and mounted on linen with silk edging. In outline color on main map and block color on the inset. Physical sections show relief in varying scale. Folds to 29x27 with no cover.

Country: United States

Full Title: Map of the United States Partly From New Surveys Dedicated to the Citizens thereof, by their humble servant Chas. Varle Engineer and Geographer 1817. Entered according to Act of Congress. Published by the Author, Baltimore. Engrav'd by J.H. Young Philada. (with) inset Map of North America. (with) inset Physical Sections from "Washington City to Wheeling and from thence to the mouth of Columbia river" and from the "Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico."

List No: 5471.000

Series No: 1

Engraver or Printer: Young, J.H.

Published In: Map of the United States Partly From New Surveys Dedicated to the Citizens thereof, by their humble servant Chas. Varle Engineer and Geographer 1817. Entered according to Act of Congress. Published by the Author, Baltimore. Engrav'd by J.H. Young Philada. (with) inset Map of North America. (with) inset Physical Sections from "Washington City to Wheeling and from thence to the mouth of Columbia river" and from the "Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico."

Publication Author: Varle, Charles P.

Publication Date: 1817

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 5471.000

Publication Type: Case Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 28

Publication Width cm: 26

Image No: 5471000

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