COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
The Western Tourist Or Emigrant's Guide
Obj Height cm:
50
Obj Width cm:
62
Scale 1:
1,584,000
Note:
Full color map bound in back. The first edition was 1839 by Smith, published by Colton. According to Howes, Smith's name was dropped from the title in 1843, however his name remained on the map. Compared to the 1839 map, there are many new counties in all the states and territories. Includes Steam Boat Routes, and Explanations of symbols on the map. Prime meridian is Washington, D.C. To accompany the 119 page guide book. Bound with brown linen and embossed on cover, "The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide Published by J.H. Colton. 1845."
Reference:
Howes S615.
Full Title:
Guide Through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin & Iowa. Showing the Township lines of the United States Surveys ... By J. Calvin Smith. New York. Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar St. engraved by Stiles, S. Sherman & Smith. At bottom, "Entered ... 1840, by J.C. Smith ... New York." (to accompany) The Western Tourist Or Emigrant's Guide Through The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, And Missouri, And The Territories Of Wisconsin And Iowa ... Accompanied with a Correct Map, showing the Township lines of the United States' Surveys ... New York: Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar-Street. 1845. (on verso) Entered ... 1839, by J.H. Colton ... New-York.
List No:
0190.003
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1845
Pub Title:
The Western Tourist Or Emigrant's Guide Through The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, And Missouri, And The Territories Of Wisconsin And Iowa ... Accompanied with a Correct Map, showing the Township lines of the United States' Surveys ... New York: Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar-Street. 1845. (on verso) Entered ... 1839, by J.H. Colton ... New-York.
Pub Reference:
Howes S615.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
0190.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
0190003
Publisher Location:
New york
Publisher:
J.H. Colton
Type:
Book Map
State/Province:
U.S. Mid West
Engraver or Printer:
Sherman & Smith
Engraver or Printer:
Stiles, S.
Publication Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Publication Author:
Colton, J.H.
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Author:
Colton, J.H.
Date:
1845
The Western Tourist Or Emigrant's Guide
