COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Guide Map Of Chicago
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
9
Note:
First edition of Rand McNally's first map of Chicago, and 53 page guide book. On the inside front cover is a Map of Chicago and Alton Railroad lines. There are various catalogue listings for Rand McNally publications interspersed with the index. Folded into light blue card board covers printed with "Rand, McNally & Co's Historical Description And Guide Map Of Chicago With A Complete Street and Avenue Guide to the Entire City."
Reference:
Karrow 4-0539.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Rand McNally & Co's Historical Description And Guide Map Of Chicago ... Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., Printers And Engravers, 77 and 79 Madison Street. (on verso) Entered ... 1879, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington. (with) Map Showing The Boulevards And Park System And Twelve Miles of Lake Frontage Of The City Of Chicago. Engraved By Rand, McNally & Co. ... Entered ... 1879, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington, D.C. ...
List No:
4079.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1879
Pub Title:
Rand McNally & Co's Historical Description And Guide Map Of Chicago ... Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., Printers And Engravers, 77 and 79 Madison Street. (on verso) Entered ... 1879, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington. (with) Map Showing The Boulevards And Park System And Twelve Miles of Lake Frontage Of The City Of Chicago. Engraved By Rand, McNally & Co. ... Entered ... 1879, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington, D.C. ...
Pub Reference:
Karrow 4-0539.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4079.000
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
4079001
Publisher Location:
Chicago
Publisher:
Rand McNally & Co.
Type:
Covers
State/Province:
Illinois
City:
Chicago (Ill.)
Subject:
Railroad
Engraver or Printer:
Rand, McNally & Co.
Publication Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Date:
1878
Covers: Guide Map Of Chicago
