COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Farmer's Township And Railroad Map Of Michigan
Obj Height cm:
15
Obj Width cm:
10
Note:
First issued in 1862, Karpinski shows editions of 1862, 1863, 1864, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1871, 1872, and 1873. The entire lower and upper Peninsulas are shown, with seven views including the Reform School, Lansing, and the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Asylum at Flint. There are numerous tables of statistics and a short history of Michigan. To the left of the title is the statement: "The First Map ever made of the region of country now comprised in the States of Michigan and Wisconsin, was made by the predecessor of our firm, Mr. John Farmer, in 1829." Full color. Map is folded into brown cloth covers 15x10 with "Farmer's Township And Railroad Map Of Michigan" printed in gold on a blue paper label. Publisher's advertisement inside front cover.
Reference:
Karpinski 243 R6.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Farmer's Rail Road & Township Map Of Michigan And Chart Of The Lakes From U.S. Surveys & Other Authentic Sources. Drawn And Engraved By John Farmer, C.E. Silas Farmer & Co. (Successors To The Late John Farmer,) Publishers Of Sectional And Township Maps Of Michigan, Wisconsin, Lake Superior, Wayne County, Mich. &c. 35 Monroe Avenue, Detroit. 1868. Entered ... at Detroit ... 1857, by John Farmer...
List No:
4940.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1868
Pub Title:
Farmer's Rail Road & Township Map Of Michigan And Chart Of The Lakes From U.S. Surveys & Other Authentic Sources. Drawn And Engraved By John Farmer, C.E. Silas Farmer & Co. (Successors To The Late John Farmer,) Publishers Of Sectional And Township Maps Of Michigan, Wisconsin, Lake Superior, Wayne County, Mich. &c. 35 Monroe Avenue, Detroit. 1868. Entered ... at Detroit ... 1857, by John Farmer...
Pub Reference:
Karpinski 243 R6.
Pub Note:
First issued in 1862, Karpinski shows editions of 1862, 1863, 1864, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1871, 1872, and 1873. The entire lower and upper Peninsulas are shown, with seven views including the Reform School, Lansing, and the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Asylum at Flint. There are numerous tables of statistics and a short history of Michigan. To the left of the title is the statement: "The First Map ever made of the region of country now comprised in the States of Michigan and Wisconsin, was made by the predecessor of our firm, Mr. John Farmer, in 1829." Full color. Map is folded into brown cloth covers 15x10 with "Farmer's Township And Railroad Map Of Michigan" printed in gold on a blue paper label.
Pub List No:
4940.000
Pub Height cm:
77
Pub Width cm:
59
Image No:
4940001
Publisher Location:
Detroit
Publisher:
Silas Farmer & Co.
Type:
Covers
State/Province:
Michigan
Engraver or Printer:
Farmer, John
Publication Author:
Farmer, Silas
Publication Author:
Farmer, John
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Farmer, John
Author:
Farmer, Silas
Date:
1868
Covers: Farmer's Township And Railroad Map Of Michigan
