COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Phelps & Ensign
Date:
1839
Short Title:
Covers: United States
Publisher:
Phelps & Ensign
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
14
Obj Width cm:
9
Note:
2nd edition -1st was 1838. Has large folding map of the United States that was also published as a wall map which added two sheets, one that carried the map further west and a second across the bottom with various scenes. See later editions listed under Humphrey Phelps. Inset maps show the vicinities of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans, Mobile, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Charleston, Pittsburg, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, and Niagara Falls, and the south part of Florida and north part of Maine. Bound into stamped dark green leather covers with "Phelps & Ensign Travellers Guide Through The United States" in gold. Outline color by state. Prime meridian is Washington D.C.
Reference:
Howes P291.
Country:
United States
Full Title:
(Covers to) Phelps & Ensign's Traveller's Guide Through the United States ... Illustrated By A New And Accurate Map Of The United States. New York: Phelps & Ensign, No. 7 Bowery. 1839. Entered .. 1838, by Phelps & Ensign .. New York. (with) Phelps & Ensign's Travellers' Guide, and Map of the United States ... New York, Published by Phelps & Ensign, 1839. Engraved on Steel by J.Wells, Brooklyn L.I. Entered ... 1837 by Phelps & Squire ... New York. (with 16 inset maps).
List No:
2670.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Wells, J.
Publication Author:
Phelps & Ensign
Pub Date:
1839
Pub Title:
Phelps & Ensign's Traveller's Guide Through the United States ... Illustrated By A New And Accurate Map Of The United States. New York: Phelps & Ensign, No. 7 Bowery. 1839. Entered .. 1838, by Phelps & Ensign .. New York. (with) Phelps & Ensign's Travellers' Guide, and Map of the United States ... New York, Published by Phelps & Ensign, 1839. Engraved on Steel by J.Wells, Brooklyn L.I. Entered ... 1837 by Phelps & Squire ... New York. (with 16 inset maps).
Pub Reference:
Howes P291.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2670.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
14
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
2670001
Authors:
Phelps & Ensign
Link To Source
Covers: United States
