COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
The Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide
Obj Height cm:
52
Obj Width cm:
66
Scale 1:
1,584,000
Note:
Full color map, bound in back. Includes Census Statistics, 1950. And Explanation of the symbols on the map. Prime meridian is Washington, D.C. The map continues to change from earlier issues - counties in Minnesota for the first time, more railroads throughout, and spreading township and range lines. Accompanied with 89 page guide book and 34 page Catalogue of Colton's publications. Bound with brown cloth covered boards with title "Colton's Western tourist and emigrant guide" and two vignettes on the cover.
Reference:
Howes S615.
Full Title:
Guide Through Ohio, Michigan Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin & Iowa Showing The Township lines of the United States Surveys, Location of Cities, Towns, Villages, Post Hamlets, Canals, Rail and Stage Roads. By J. Calvin Smith. New York. Published by J.H. Colton and Company, No. 172 William Street. 1855. Engraved by Stiles, S. Sherman & Smith. " At bottom, "Entered ... 1851, by J.H. Colton ... New York. (to accompany)The Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide Through The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin, And The Territories Of Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska ... New York: Published by J.H. Colton and Company, No. 172 William Street. 1855. (on verso) Entered ... 1850, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
List No:
2734.003
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1855
Pub Title:
The Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide Through The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin, And The Territories Of Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska ... Accompanied with a large and minute map, exhibiting the Township lines of the United States' Surveys ... New York: Published by J.H. Colton and Company, No. 172 William Street. 1855. (on verso) Entered ... 1850, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
Pub Reference:
Howes S615.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2734.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
2734003
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
J.H. Colton and Co.
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:
1855
The Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide
