COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Map of the United States.
Obj Height cm:
146
Obj Width cm:
113
Scale 1:
1,900,800
Note:
This is an important early map of the United States, and one of the earliest maps engraved by J.H. Young. This ranks with the Melish and Lewis maps of 1816, and the Shelton/Kensett map of 1817. Large map dissected into 24 pieces and mounted on linen with silk edging. In outline color on main map and block color on the inset. Physical sections show relief in varying scale. Folds to 29x27 with no cover.
Full Title:
Map of the United States Partly From New Surveys Dedicated to the Citizens thereof, by their humble servant Chas. Varle Engineer and Geographer 1817. Entered according to Act of Congress. Published by the Author, Baltimore. Engrav'd by J.H. Young Philada. (with) inset Map of North America. (with) inset Physical Sections from "Washington City to Wheeling and from thence to the mouth of Columbia river" and from the "Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico."
List No:
5471.000
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1817
Pub Title:
Map of the United States Partly From New Surveys Dedicated to the Citizens thereof, by their humble servant Chas. Varle Engineer and Geographer 1817. Entered according to Act of Congress. Published by the Author, Baltimore. Engrav'd by J.H. Young Philada. (with) inset Map of North America. (with) inset Physical Sections from "Washington City to Wheeling and from thence to the mouth of Columbia river" and from the "Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico."
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
5471.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
28
Pub Width cm:
26
Image No:
5471000
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Charles P. Varle
Type:
Case Map
Country:
United States
Engraver or Printer:
Young, J.H.
Publication Author:
Varle, Charles P.
Pub Type:
Case Map
Author:
Varle, Charles P.
Date:
1817
Map of the United States.
