COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
(Title Page) General Atlas of the United States.
Obj Height cm:
35
Obj Width cm:
27
Note:
The issue with the state maps and without the complete European maps (for 31 maps total versus 54 for the larger issue). The date is estimated. All the maps are in full color, and were engraved by Henry Tanner. Title page illustrated with engraved by G. Fairman with globe, adults, and cherobs.
Reference:
cf P3542 (54 maps); U.S. Atlases L3583 (31 maps); Walsh 203 (54 maps); Foster p.186.
Full Title:
(Title Page to) A New and Elegant General Atlas Containing Maps of each of the United States. Baltimore. Printed and Published By Fielding Lucas Junr. and Philip H. Nicklin Philadelphia. Copyright Secured. G. Fairman. (1816)
List No:
4534B
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1816
Pub Title:
A New and Elegant General Atlas Containing Maps of each of the United States. Baltimore. Printed and Published By Fielding Lucas Junr. and Philip H. Nicklin Philadelphia. Copyright Secured. G. Fairman.
Pub Reference:
cf P3542 (54 maps); U.S. Atlases L3583 (31 maps); Walsh 203 (54 maps); Foster p.186.
Pub Note:
See note above.
Pub List No:
4534.000
Pub Maps:
31
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
30
Image No:
4534B
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2009
Publisher Location:
Baltimore
Publisher:
Fielding Lucas
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Philip H. Nicklin.
Type:
Title Page
World Area:
World
Engraver or Printer:
Fairman, G.
Engraver or Printer:
Lewis, S.
Engraver or Printer:
Tanner, H.S.
Publication Author:
Lucas, Fielding Jr.
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Lucas, Fielding Jr.
Date:
1816
(Title Page) General Atlas of the United States.
