COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Cover: Illustrated atlas, Upper Ohio River & Valley, Pittsburgh to Cincinnati.
Obj Height cm:
42
Obj Width cm:
46
Note:
This is perhaps the most extraordinary "county atlas" produced in the 19th century. Although it is a regional atlas in scope, covering both sides of the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, in format it is county atlas with views, maps, and advertising directories of the local towns, cities, residences, and businesses along the river. There are 26 double page maps of the Ohio River, plus an index sheet, that are beautifully drawn and colored, as well as numerous maps of towns and cities on the river. The views frequently show the river and river boat traffic, the inside and outside of factories (an inside view of a glass blowing factory is amazing), and farms and residences. There are large fold out maps of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. When taken all together, the effect is stunning. This atlas has become rare, with few copies surviving the "breaker's" temptation to cut it up. Rieger rates it "of extraordinary importance" and "extremely scarce." Bound in half leather dark brown cloth covered boards with "Illustrated Atlas Of The Upper Ohio River & Valley. From Pittsburgh Pa. To Cincinnati O. Titus, Simmons & Titus." stamped in gold. Full and outline color.
Reference:
P2348, 2442; Rieger 46; Checklist of printed maps of the Middle West to 1900, 1-1260; LC United States atlases, L3876; P-Maps, p. 636.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Illustrated atlas of the Upper Ohio River and Valley from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Cincinnati, Ohio. From United States official and special surveys compiled & drawn for the publishers by E.L. Hayes, assisted by E.F. Hayes, C.M. Beresford, assisted by S.A. Charpiot, F.L. Sanford, J.H. Sherman. Published by Titus, Simmons & Titus, 27 South Sixth Street Phila. 1877. Eng. by Worley & Bracher, 27 So. Sixth St. Phila, Pa. Printed by H.J. Toudy & Co. 623 Commerce St. Phila, Pa. Oldach & Mergenthaler Binders, S.E. Cor. 4th & Cherry Sts. Phila. Entered ... 1877, by Titus Simmons & Titus ... Washington. (view by) A. Ruger, del ...
List No:
4975A
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1877
Pub Title:
Illustrated atlas of the Upper Ohio River and Valley from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Cincinnati, Ohio. From United States official and special surveys compiled & drawn for the publishers by E.L. Hayes, assisted by E.F. Hayes, C.M. Beresford, assisted by S.A. Charpiot, F.L. Sanford, J.H. Sherman. Published by Titus, Simmons & Titus, 27 South Sixth Street Phila. 1877. Eng. by Worley & Bracher, 27 So. Sixth St. Phila, Pa. Printed by H.J. Toudy & Co. 623 Commerce St. Phila, Pa. Oldach & Mergenthaler Binders, S.E. Cor. 4th & Cherry Sts. Phila. Entered ... 1877, by Titus Simmons & Titus ... Washington. (view by) A. Ruger, del ...
Pub Reference:
P2348, 2442; Rieger 46; Checklist of printed maps of the Middle West to 1900, 1-1260; LC United States atlases, L3876; P-Maps, p. 636.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4975.000
Pub Maps:
67
Pub Height cm:
42
Pub Width cm:
46
Image No:
4975A
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Titus, Simmons & Titus
Type:
Covers
State/Province:
Kentucky
State/Province:
Ohio
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
State/Province:
West Virginia
Region:
Ohio River Valley
Engraver or Printer:
Beresford, C. M.
Engraver or Printer:
Charpiot, S. A.
Engraver or Printer:
H.J. Toudy & Co.
Engraver or Printer:
Hayes, E. F.
Engraver or Printer:
Oldach & Mergenthaler
Engraver or Printer:
Ruger, A.
Engraver or Printer:
Sanford, F. L.
Engraver or Printer:
Sherman, J. H.
Engraver or Printer:
Worley & Bracher
Publication Author:
Hayes, Eli L.
Pub Type:
Regional Atlas
Author:
Hayes, Eli L.
Date:
1877
Cover: Illustrated atlas, Upper Ohio River & Valley, Pittsburgh to Cincinnati.
