COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Date:
1885
Short Title:
Covers: United States, British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies
Publisher:
G.W. & C.B. Colton
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
21
Obj Width cm:
10
Note:
A very late edition of and reformatting of a Colton "standard" U.S. In two halves, unjoined. Entered in 1884, this is an entirely new map of the U.S., still using the title used since 1850. The hachuring is particularly detailed, probably influenced by Freyhold's map of 1879. A former owner has inked in some railroad routes in the west. Full color by state. Map is folded into dark brown cloth covers 20.5x10 stamped with "Colton's Map Of The United States. G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., New York." in gilt.
Reference:
None found.
World Area:
West Indies
Country:
Mexico
Country:
United States
Full Title:
(Covers to) Colton's Map Of The United States Of America, The British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies. Showing the Country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Engraved, Printed & Published by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. New York. 1885. Entered ... 1884 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. ... Washington.
List No:
3443.001
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Pub Date:
1885
Pub Title:
Colton's Map Of The United States Of America, The British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies. Showing the Country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Engraved, Printed & Published by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. New York. 1885. Entered ... 1884 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. ... Washington.
Pub Reference:
None found.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3443.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
21
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
3443001
Authors:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Link To Source
Covers: United States, British Provinces, Mexico and the West Indies
