COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
View of the Country round Pittsburg.
Obj Height cm:
17
Obj Width cm:
11
Scale 1:
100,000
Note:
Uncolored map showing the convergence of the Allegany and Monongahela Rivers, creating the Ohio River.
Reference:
Howes M496; Buck 74.
Full Title:
View of the Country round Pittsburg. Drawn by J. Melish. J. Vallance F.S.A. sculpt.
List No:
2341.003
Series No:
4
Pub Date:
1812
Pub Title:
Travels in the United States of America, in the years 1806 & 1807, and 1809, 1810 & 1811 ... Illustrated by eight maps. By John Melish. In two volumes. Philadelphia, printed for the author, and for sale by the different booksellers in the United States, and by Thomas & George Palmer, agents for the author. 1812. T. & G. Palmer, printers.
Pub Reference:
Howes M496; Buck 74.
Pub Note:
1st edition. The U.S. map is Tanner's first map (Ristow). Tanner's name is listed on the U.S. map in this first edition, but it is removed in the second edition. All the large maps are uncolored and differ from the second edition large maps in some details, but the small maps are similar in both editions. Uncut. Bound into two half leather books.
Pub List No:
2341.000
Pub Maps:
8
Pub Height cm:
24
Pub Width cm:
16
Image No:
2341003
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 1998
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Palmer, Thomas & George
Type:
Book Map
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
City:
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Engraver or Printer:
Vallance, J.
Publication Author:
Melish, John
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Author:
Melish, John
Date:
1812
View of the Country round Pittsburg.
