COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Map of the Western States
Obj Height cm:
54
Obj Width cm:
69
Scale 1:
2,534,400
Note:
The first edition was 1849. In the four corners of the map are views of Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, and Cincinnati. Covers are black leather 14x9 with beautiful illustrations and decorative border and the title "Ensign & Thayer's Map Of The Eastern States." stamped in gilt. Full color.
Reference:
Howes E165.
Full Title:
Ensign & Thayer's Travellers' Guide Through The States Of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, And Wisconsin ... Accompanied With A New Map Of The Above States. New York: Published By Ensign, & Thayer & Co., 50 Ann Street, And 127 Main St., Buffalo. 1851. (on verso) Entered ... 1848, by Ensigns & Thayer ... New York. (with) Map Of The Western States by J.M. Atwood ... 1851. Published By Ensign & Thayer ... 1851. Drawn & Engraved by J.M. Atwood, N. York. Entered ... 1848 by Ensign's & Thayer ... New York.
List No:
1824.003
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
Ensign & Thayer's Travellers' Guide Through The States Of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, And Wisconsin ... Accompanied With A New Map Of The Above States. New York: Published By Ensign, & Thayer & Co., 50 Ann Street, And 127 Main St., Buffalo. 1851. (on verso) Entered ... 1848, by Ensigns & Thayer ... New York. (with) Map Of The Western States by J.M. Atwood ... 1851. Published By Ensign & Thayer ... 1851. Drawn & Engraved by J.M. Atwood, N. York. Entered ... 1848 by Ensign's & Thayer ... New York.
Pub Reference:
Howes E165.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
1824.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
14
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
1824003
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
Ensign, Thayer & Co.
Type:
Pocket Map
State/Province:
U.S. Mid West
Engraver or Printer:
Atwood, J.M.
Publication Author:
Atwood, J.M.
Publication Author:
Ensign & Thayer
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Author:
Atwood, J.M.
Author:
Ensign & Thayer
Date:
1851
Map of the Western States
