COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: United States
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
10
Note:
This appears to be a direct (but slightly reduced) copy of Finley's Map of the United States that was published in pocket form and in his American Atlas of 1826. See also the 1825 edition of this map that we have attributed to Schoyer. In outline color, with a large eagle cartouche in Mexico, folded into red textured card board covers 15.5x10 with "U. States" in gilt. Prime meridian is Washington D.C.
Reference:
cf Karpinski 84 (with 1825 date).
Full Title:
(Covers to) Map Of The United States Drawn from the most approved Surveys. Published by Solomon Schoyer. New York. Engraved by G.W. Merchant Albany.
List No:
2201.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1826
Pub Title:
Map Of The United States Drawn from the most approved Surveys. Published by Solomon Schoyer. New York. Engraved by G.W. Merchant Albany.
Pub Reference:
cf Karpinski 84 (with 1825 date).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2201.000
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
2201001
Publisher Location:
New york
Publisher:
Solomon, Schoyer
Type:
Covers
Country:
United States
Engraver or Printer:
Merchant, G.W.
Publication Author:
Schoyer, Solomon
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Schoyer, Solomon
Date:
1826
Covers: United States
