COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Map Of Illinois.
Obj Height cm:
45
Obj Width cm:
31
Scale 1:
1,390,000
Note:
First edition, the map entered in 1835 by Bela S. Squire. The map of Illinois has an inset map of Chicago that is one of the earlier maps of the city -- Graff lists the first Chicago map in 1834 and the second in 1835. The Travellers guide broadside is copyrighted in 1836 by H. Phelps and B.S. Squire. It gives population statistics, history and general information as well as advice for emigrants. Full color map by county, folded into stamped red leather covers 13x8 with "Squire's Map of Illinois" in gilt. Scarce.
Reference:
Karrow 4-1456; Streeter 1461; Graff 3268; Buck 303a.
Full Title:
Map of Illinois with a Plan of Chicago. Published by B.S. Squire Jr. New-York 1836. Entered ... 1st day of Decr. in the year 1835 by Bela S. Squire Jr. ... New York. Engd. by J.T. Hammond N. York. (inset) Chicago.
List No:
4877.001
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1836
Pub Title:
Map of Illinois with a Plan of Chicago. Published by B.S. Squire Jr. New-York 1836. Entered ... 1st day of Decr. in the year 1835 by Bela S. Squire Jr. ... New York. Engd. by J.T. Hammond N. York. (inset) Chicago. (with folding broadside) Travellers guide & emigrants directory, through the states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4877.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
13
Pub Width cm:
8
Image No:
4877001
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2007
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
B.S. Squire
Type:
Pocket Map
State/Province:
Illinois
City:
Chicago (Ill.)
Publication Author:
Hammond, John T.
Publication Author:
Squire, B.S.
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Hammond, John T.
Author:
Squire, B.S.
Date:
1836
Map Of Illinois.
