COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, J.H.
Date:
1855
Short Title:
Covers: Texas
Publisher:
J.H. Colton & Co.
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
11
Obj Width cm:
9
Note:
Rare first edition of the Colton map of Texas in pocket map form. Outline color map, 31 1/2x40 folded and bound in brown cover, 10 1/2x8 1/2 with "Map of Texas, J.H. Colton" stamped in gilt. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians are Greenwich and Washington. On verso of cover: J.H. Colton's geographical Publishing advertisement. Includes note and explanation. Showing roads, railroads, cities and towns.
State/Province:
Texas
Full Title:
(Covers to) Texas. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. No. 171 William St. New York. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855, by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York (insets) Plan of Galveston Bay -- Plan of Sabine Lake.
List No:
6823.001
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Colton, J.H.
Pub Date:
1855
Pub Title:
Texas. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. No. 171 William St. New York. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855, by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York (insets) Plan of Galveston Bay -- Plan of Sabine Lake.
Pub Note:
Rare first edition of the Colton map of Texas in pocket map form. Outline color map, 31 1/2x40 folded and bound in brown cover, 10 1/2x8 1/2 with "Map of Texas, J.H. Colton" stamped in gilt. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians are Greenwich and Washington. On verso of cover: J.H. Colton's geographical Publishing advertisement. Includes note and explanation. Showing roads, railroads, cities and towns.
Pub List No:
6823.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
11
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
6823001
Authors:
Colton, J.H.
Link To Source
Covers: Texas
