COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Railroads In The United States
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
11
Note:
Illustrated in Modelski Railroad Maps of North America as plate 21. Poor was a major figure in U.S. railroading. Poor's maps were printed by David McLellen until 1860, then by Colton. Outline color by state. Folded into brown cloth covers 16x10.5 with "Poor's Railroad Map of the United States." stamped in gilt.
Reference:
Modelski 27; Modelski North America 21.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Map of all the Railroads In The United States in Operation and Progress. Published by H.V. Poor, Editor of "The American Railroad Journal," 9 Spruce St., N.Y. D. McLellan, Lithographer, 26 Spruce St. New York.
List No:
3941.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1854
Pub Title:
Map of all the Railroads In The United States in Operation and Progress. Published by H.V. Poor, Editor of "The American Railroad Journal," 9 Spruce St., N.Y. D. McLellan, Lithographer, 26 Spruce St. New York.
Pub Reference:
Modelski 27; Modelski North America 21.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3941.000
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
3941001
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
H.V. Poor
Type:
Covers
Country:
United States
Subject:
Railroad
Engraver or Printer:
McLellan, D.
Publication Author:
Poor, Henry Varnum
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Poor, Henry Varnum
Date:
1854
Covers: Railroads In The United States
