COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Date:
1847
Short Title:
Guide for Travelers Through The United States of America
Publisher:
Sherman & Smith
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
55
Obj Width cm:
68
Scale 1:
4,300,000
Note:
Second edition of the book, first edition of the map. The first edition of the book and map was 1846; Howes lists editions of 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850 - undoubtedly there were others (see our 1856). The map was also issued separately (see our #4954, 4955). On the map, five vignettes and a decorative border are in the best Smith engraved style. 233 pages of text, black cloth patterned boards 14.5x9.5, with "The Illustrated Hand Book For Travelers Through The United States Of America" in gilt and blind stamped. Map colored in outline.
Reference:
Howes S614; Buck 412; Sabin 82928.
Country:
United States
Subject:
Canals
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
The Illustrated Hand-Book, A New Guide for Travelers Through The United States of America... Embellished with 125 highly finished Engravings. Accompanied By A Large and Accurate Map. By J. Calvin Smith. New York: Published By Sherman & Smith, 122 Broadway, N.W. Cor. Cedar-St. 1847. Entered ...1846, by Sherman & Smith ... (with) A New Map For Travellers Through the United States of America Showing the Railroads, Canals & Stage Roads, With The Distances, by J. Calvin Smith. Published by Sherman & Smith, New-York. 1846. Entered ... 1846, by J. Calvin Smith ... (inset) Map Of Oregon Northern California Santa Fe &c. (4 additional inset maps).
List No:
3689.003
Series No:
3
Publication Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Pub Date:
1847
Pub Title:
The Illustrated Hand-Book, A New Guide for Travelers Through The United States of America... Embellished with 125 highly finished Engravings. Accompanied By A Large and Accurate Map. By J. Calvin Smith. New York: Published By Sherman & Smith, 122 Broadway, N.W. Cor. Cedar-St. 1847. Entered ...1846, by Sherman & Smith ... (with) A New Map For Travellers Through the United States of America Showing the Railroads, Canals & Stage Roads, With The Distances, by J. Calvin Smith. Published by Sherman & Smith, New-York. 1846. Entered ... 1846, by J. Calvin Smith ... (inset) Map Of Oregon Northern California Santa Fe &c. (4 additional inset maps).
Pub Reference:
Howes S614; Buck 412; Sabin 82928.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3689.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
15
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
3689003
Authors:
Smith, J. Calvin
Link To Source
Guide for Travelers Through The United States of America
