COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Date:
1828
Short Title:
Covers: Stranger's Guide to Philadelphia.
Publisher:
H.S. Tanner.
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
14
Obj Width cm:
9
Note:
Has the large colored "Plan of the City of Philadelphia and Adjoining Districts Compiled from Original Documents by William Allen" and a smaller uncolored map of "Philadelphia and Environs." This is Tanner's first city guide. There is also a catalog of Tanner's works, which mentions that "The Map of the United States is nearly completed, and will be published early in the spring of 1829." Bound with half leather with "Stranger's Guide" printed on the spine.
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
City:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Full Title:
(Covers to) Plan of the City of Philadelphia and Adjoining Districts Compiled from Original Documents by William Allen
List No:
4942.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Allen, William.
Publication Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Pub Date:
1828
Pub Title:
The Stranger's Guide To The Public Buildings, Places of Amusement, Streets, Lanes, Alleys, Roads, Avenues, Courts, Wharves, Principal Hotels, Steam Boat Landings, Stage Offices, Etc. Etc. Of The City Of Philadelphia And Adjoining Districts ... Philadelphia: Published by H.S. Tanner. 1828.
Pub List No:
4942.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Height cm:
14
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
4942001
Authors:
Tanner, Henry S.
Link To Source
Covers: Stranger's Guide to Philadelphia.
