COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Illinois
Obj Height cm:
12
Obj Width cm:
8
Note:
First edition. Wilber published two other maps of Illinois, an 1863 Township, Sectional and Railroad Map of Illinois showing the geological formations and an 1864 Physical and Descriptive Map of Illinois. This miniature map is described on the back cover as one that "can be carried in side pocket without inconvenience. It exactly meets the wants of travelers." Full color by county. Folded into beige paper covers 12x8 with "Wilber's Miniature Map of Illinois, Showing All The Railroads, Stations, Townships, Counties, Sections And Rivers. Diamond Edition. I.A. Pool, Printer, 17 Clark St. Chicago. ..." Scarce.
Reference:
Karrow 4-1607.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Wilber's Miniature Map Of Illinois Showing Railroads, Stations, Counties, Townships, Sections and Rivers. Diamond Edition. 1864. Engraved & printed by Chas. Shober Corner of Lake & Clark Streets Chicago.
List No:
4918.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1864
Pub Title:
Wilber's Miniature Map Of Illinois Showing Railroads, Stations, Counties, Townships, Sections and Rivers. Diamond Edition. 1864. Engraved & printed by Chas. Shober Corner of Lake & Clark Streets Chicago.
Pub Reference:
Karrow 4-1607.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4918.000
Pub Height cm:
12
Pub Width cm:
8
Image No:
4918001
Publisher Location:
Chicago
Publisher:
Chas. Shober
Type:
Covers
State/Province:
Illinois
Engraver or Printer:
Pool, I.A.
Engraver or Printer:
Shober, Chas
Publication Author:
Wilber, C.D.
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Wilber, C.D.
Date:
1864
Covers: Illinois
