COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Centennial Map Of Pennsylvania
Obj Height cm:
17
Obj Width cm:
12
Scale 1:
570,240
Note:
This colorful map was originally published by Haasis and Lubrecht in New York for the 1876 Centennial, with this copy reissued in 1879 by B.B. Russell of Boston. With three large views of the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, above the map. The coloring is very bright, in true Haasis and Lubrecht style. The printing style is electrotype or wax engraving. Folded into tan card covers 17x12 with "Map of Pennsylvania..." and the state seal printed on the front cover. Prime meridians are Washington D.C. and Greenwich.
Reference:
P-Maps 686.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Centennial Map Of Pennsylvania, Showing Counties, Township, Railroads And Distances, Stations, Post-Offices, Etc. 1879. B.B. Russell & Co., 57 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. Copyright, 1876, by Haasis & Lubrecht. Electrotyped by Smith & McDougal, 82 Beekman St., N.Y.
List No:
5219.002
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1879
Pub Title:
Centennial Map Of Pennsylvania, Showing Counties, Township, Railroads And Distances, Stations, Post-Offices, Etc. 1879. B.B. Russell & Co., 57 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. Copyright, 1876, by Haasis & Lubrecht. Electrotyped by Smith & McDougal, 82 Beekman St., N.Y.
Pub Reference:
P-Maps 686.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
5219.000
Pub Height cm:
17
Pub Width cm:
12
Image No:
5219002
Publisher Location:
Boston
Publisher:
B.B. Russell & Co.
Type:
Pocket Map
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
Engraver or Printer:
Smith & McDougal
Publication Author:
Haasis & Lubrecht
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Haasis & Lubrecht
Date:
1879
Covers: Centennial Map Of Pennsylvania
