COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Date:
1856
Short Title:
A New Map For Travellers Through the United States Of America
Publisher:
J. Calvin Smith & Son
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
54
Obj Width cm:
68
Scale 1:
4,300,000
Note:
Full color map, with five insets. Framed in decorative border and views. Adds Kansas and Nebraska. Relief shown by hachures. prime meridian is Washington.
Reference:
Howes S614; Buck 412; Sabin 82928.
Country:
United States
Full Title:
A New Map For Travellers Through the United States Of America Showing the Railroads, Canals & Stage Roads. With The Distances, by J. Calvin Smith. Published by J. Calvin Smith, New-York. MDCCCLVI. Entered ... 1856, by J. Calvin Smith ... New York. (inset) Map Of Oregon Northern California Santa Fe &c. (& 4 additional inset maps). (to accompany) Smith's Hand-Book For Travelers Through The United States Of America.
List No:
5222.003
Series No:
3
Publication Author:
Smith, J. Calvin
Pub Date:
1856
Pub Title:
Smith's Hand-Book For Travelers Through The United States Of America... Embellished with 130 Highly-finished Engravings, And Accompanied By A Large And Accurate Map. By J. Calvin Smith. New York: Published By J. Calvin Smith & Son, (Late Of Sherman & Smith,) 71 Nassau-Street, Corner Of John-St. 1856. Entered ... 1856, By J. Calvin Smith ... (with) A New Map For Travellers Through the United States Of America Showing the Railroads, Canals & Stage Roads. With The Distances, by J. Calvin Smith. Published by J. Calvin Smith, New-York. MDCCCLVI. Entered ... 1856, by J. Calvin Smith ... (inset) Map Of Oregon Northern California Santa Fe &c. (ß4 additional inset maps).
Pub Reference:
Howes S614; Buck 412; Sabin 82928.
Pub Note:
This edition is later than any listed in Howes (which lists 1850 as the last edition). The full color map adds Kansas and Nebraska. The text is expanded to 275 pages, with a new section on the United States. Red stamped cloth covered boards with "Smith's Handbook For Travelers Through The United States Of America" in gilt and blind stamped.
Pub List No:
5222.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
5222003
Authors:
Smith, J. Calvin
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A New Map For Travellers Through the United States Of America
