COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Author:
Colton, J.H.
Date:
1851
Short Title:
Covers: Colton's Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide
Publisher:
J.H. Colton
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
11
Note:
The map has a larger floral border than the 1845 issue, Iowa is fully formed, and there are many new railroads. Map entitled, "Guide through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin & Iowa. Showing the Township lines of the United States Surveys ... By J. Calvin Smith. New York. Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar St." Accompanied with 89 page guide book and 18 page catalogue of Colton's publications. The Colton catalogue in the back is longer than the separately published 1851 Colton Map catalogue. The guide's cover is now illustrated with gilt stamped views of steamers and railroad trains, with a vine border, titled "Colton's Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide."
Reference:
Howes S615.
Full Title:
(Covers to)The Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide Through The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin, And The Territories Of Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska ... Accompanied with a large and minute map, exhibiting the Township lines of the United States' Surveys ... New York: Published by J.H. Colton, No. 86 Cedar Street. 1851. (on verso) Entered ... 1850, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
List No:
2582.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Sherman & Smith
Engraver or Printer:
Stiles, S.
Publication Author:
Colton, J.H.
Publication Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
The Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide Through The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin, And The Territories Of Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska ... Accompanied with a large and minute map, exhibiting the Township lines of the United States' Surveys ... New York: Published by J.H. Colton, No. 86 Cedar Street. 1851. (on verso) Entered ... 1850, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
Pub Reference:
Howes S615.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2582.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
2582001
Authors:
Colton, J.H.; Smith, J. Calvin
Link To Source
Covers: Colton's Western Tourist And Emigrant's Guide
