COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Author:
Colton, J.H.
Date:
1839
Short Title:
The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide
Publisher:
J.H. Colton
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Title Page
Obj Height cm:
49
Obj Width cm:
61
Scale 1:
1,584,000
Note:
Full color map, bound into the back. Includes Steam Boat Routes and Explanations of symbols on the map. Prime meridian is Washington, D.C. First edition. Smith's name on title page. This edition is also a gazetteer with a listing of towns and their placement on the map. Compare map to the 1845, 1851 and 1855 editions. Accompanied by 180 page guide book. Bound with linen covers embossed with the title, "The Western Tourist and Emigrants Guide Published by J.H. Colton, 1839."
Reference:
Howes S615.
State/Province:
U.S. Mid West
Full Title:
Guide Through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin & Iowa. Showing the Township lines of the United States Surveys, Location of Cities, Towns, Villages, Post Hamlets, Canals, Rail and Stage Roads. By J. Calvin Smith. New York. Published by J.H. Colton, 124 Broadway. 1939. Engraved by Stiles, S. Sherman & Smith. At bottom of map, "Entered ... 1839, by J.C. Smith ... New York. (to accompany) The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide, With a Compendious Gazetteer Of The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, And Missouri, And The Territories Of Wisconsin And Iowa ... Accompanied with a correct Map, showing the lines of the United States' Surveys. By J. Calvin Smith. New York: Published by J.H. Colton, No. 124 Broadway. 1839. (on verso) Entered ... 1839, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
List No:
2583.003
Series No:
3
Engraver or Printer:
Sherman & Smith
Engraver or Printer:
Stiles, S.
Publication Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Publication Author:
Colton, J.H.
Pub Date:
1839
Pub Title:
The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide, With a Compendious Gazetteer Of The States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, And Missouri, And The Territories Of Wisconsin And Iowa ... Accompanied with a correct Map, showing the lines of the United States' Surveys. By J. Calvin Smith. New York: Published by J.H. Colton, No. 124 Broadway. 1839. (on verso) Entered ... 1839, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
Pub Reference:
Howes S615.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2583.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
2583003
Authors:
Colton, J.H.; Smith, J. Calvin
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The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide
