COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Traveller's Guide Through The United States
Obj Height cm:
14
Obj Width cm:
8
Note:
Map has many changes from 1839 edition. Michigan peninsula has been redrawn, Missouri Territory is now Indian Territory, many changes in roads, towns, etc. Inset map of New Orleans has been dropped to show the emerging Iowa (the same change Tanner made in 1842 with his Traveller's Guide). The text adds population figures for 1840. The condition of this guide is remarkably fine - it must not have been used, just put away for 150 years. Covers are stamped red leather with "Mitchell's Travellers Guide Through The United States" in gilt. Outline color. The map contains eight inset maps showing the vicinities of Cincinnati, Albany, Falls of Niagara, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, and Charleston.
Reference:
Ristow p.304; Buck 284.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Mitchell's Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Containing The Principal Cities, Towns, &c. ... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. 253 Market Street. (on verso) Entered ... 1836, by Mitchell & Hinman ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped by John Fagan ... Philadelphia. (with map) Mitchell's Travellers Guide Through The United States. A Map Of The Roads, Distances, Steam Boat & Canal Routes &c. By J.H. Young. Philadelphia. Published by S. Augustus Mitchell. 1843. Engraved On Steel By J.H. Young And D. Haines. Entered ... 1834 by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Pennsylvania. (with 8 inset maps).
List No:
2521.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1843
Pub Title:
Mitchell's Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Containing The Principal Cities, Towns, &c. ... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. 253 Market Street. (on verso) Entered ... 1836, by Mitchell & Hinman ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped by John Fagan ... Philadelphia. (with map) Mitchell's Travellers Guide Through The United States. A Map Of The Roads, Distances, Steam Boat & Canal Routes &c. By J.H. Young. Philadelphia. Published by S. Augustus Mitchell. 1843. Engraved On Steel By J.H. Young And D. Haines. Entered ... 1834 by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Pennsylvania. (with 8 inset maps).
Pub Reference:
Ristow p.304; Buck 284.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2521.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
14
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
2521001
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
Type:
Covers
Country:
United States
Engraver or Printer:
Haines, D.
Engraver or Printer:
Young, J.H.
Engraver or Printer:
Fagan, John
Publication Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Publication Author:
Young, James H.
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Author:
Young, James H.
Date:
1843
Covers: Traveller's Guide Through The United States
