COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Covers: Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States.
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
29
Note:
This is one of the best historical atlases published in the early 20th century. It combines history and geography, facsimile historical maps and new historical maps, and incorporates time and statistics in imaginative map visualizations. The text and maps are based upon information supplied by prominent authorities on the various subjects. The quality of the contents is also reflected by the authoritative map publishers. Numerous facsimile maps are included. Dark green cloth covered boards with text, "Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States" in gilt on front cover and spine. Spine gilt text also includes, "Paullin, 401, Carnegie Institution of Washington - American Geographical Society of New York."
Full Title:
(Covers to) Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States. By Charles O. Paullin, Carnegie Institution of Washington. Edited by John K. Wright, Librarian, American Geographical Society of New York. Published Jointly by Carnegie Institution of Washington and the American Geographical Society of New York, 1932.
List No:
0702.001
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1932
Pub Title:
Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States. By Charles O. Paullin, Carnegie Institution of Washington. Edited by John K. Wright, Librarian, American Geographical Society of New York. Published Jointly by Carnegie Institution of Washington and the American Geographical Society of New York, 1932.
Pub Note:
This is one of the best historical atlases published in the early 20th century. It combines history and geography, facsimile historical maps and new historical maps, and incorporates time and statistics in imaginative map visualizations. The text and maps are based upon information supplied by prominent authorities on the various subjects. The quality of the contents is also reflected by the authoritative map publishers. Numerous facsimile maps are included.
Pub List No:
0702.000
Pub Maps:
166
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
0702001
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Location:
Washington (D.C.)
Publisher:
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Location:
Washington (D.C.)
Publisher:
American Geographical Society of New York
Type:
Covers
Subject:
Historical
Engraver or Printer:
A. Hoen & Co.
Publication Author:
Paullin, Charles O.
Publication Author:
Wright, John K.
Pub Type:
Historical Atlas
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Author:
Paullin, Charles O.
Author:
Wright, John K.
Date:
1932
Covers: Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States.
