COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Author:
Drake, Ira S.
Date:
1855
Short Title:
Guide Through The United States and the Canadas
Publisher:
Charles Desilver
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
55
Obj Width cm:
72
Scale 1:
3,801,600
Note:
The first edition by Desilver with a preface by him, and a catalogue of Desilver/Mitchell pocket maps, wall maps, and atlas. Entered in 1855, the catalogue indicates this may have been issued by Desilver as early as late 1854. The text has been substantially altered and the map shows a great number of new proposed railroads compared to the 1854 map in the 1853 guide. Outline color. Covers are black stamped leather with "Mitchell's New Traveler's Guide Through The United States" and a beautiful illustration of a steam boat, bridge and train stamped in gilt. Prime meridian is Washington D.C.
Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1565 (1849 edition); Howes M690; cf Wheat Gold 108; Buck 284.
Country:
Canada
Country:
United States
Full Title:
Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Showing the Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads &c ... by Ira S. Drake. Philadelphia 1855. Published by Charles Desilver ... Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. ... Pennsylvania. (with 5 inset maps). (with text) Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States and the Canadas, Containing The Principal Cities And Towns... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States ... Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 253 Market Street. 1855. (on verso) Entered ... 1855, by Charles Desilver ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped By J. Fagan. Printed By Smith & Peters.
List No:
4816.003
Series No:
3
Engraver or Printer:
Fagan, John.
Engraver or Printer:
Smith & Peters.
Engraver or Printer:
Drake, Ira S.
Publication Author:
Drake, Ira S.
Publication Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Pub Date:
1855
Pub Title:
Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States and the Canadas, Containing The Principal Cities And Towns... Illustrated By An Accurate Map Of The United States ... Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 253 Market Street. 1855. (on verso) Entered ... 1855, by Charles Desilver ... Pennsylvania. Stereotyped By J. Fagan. Printed By Smith & Peters. (with map) Mitchell's New Traveller's Guide Through The United States, Showing the Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads &c ... by Ira S. Drake. Philadelphia 1855. Published by Charles Desilver ... Entered ... 1848, by Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co. ... Pennsylvania. (with 5 inset maps).
Pub Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1565 (1849 edition); Howes M690; cf Wheat Gold 108; Buck 284.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4816.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
15
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
4816003
Authors:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus; Drake, Ira S.
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Guide Through The United States and the Canadas
