COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Western Tourist And Emigrant Guide
Obj Height cm:
52
Obj Width cm:
66
Scale 1:
1,584,000
Note:
Full color map, bound into back. Includes Steam Boat Routes; and Explanation of the symbols on the map. Prime meridian is Washington, D.C. Compared to the 1851 issue, many new railroads in Iowa, new counties in Wisconsin. Accompanied with 89 page guide book and 23 page Catalogue of Colton's publications. The Colton catalogue in the back mentions the American and World atlases as in progress. Bound with linen covered boards. Cover embossed with vignettes, vines and titled "Colton's Western Tourist And Emigrant Guide."
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, 86 Cedar St. 1853. Engraved by Stiles, S. Sherman & Smith. (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, No. 86 Cedar-Street. 1853. (on verso) Entered ... 1850, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
List No:
2962.003
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1853
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, No. 86 Cedar-Street. 1853. (on verso) Entered ... 1850, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
Pub Reference:
Howes S615.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2962.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
2962003
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:
1853
Western Tourist And Emigrant Guide
