COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Date:
1879
Short Title:
Alaska.
Publisher:
Rand McNally
Publisher Location:
Chicago
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
25
Obj Width cm:
33
Scale 1:
8,200,000
Note:
Map in outline color. An inset of the Aleutian Islands is included at top right. South of the large Yukon river is an area labeled "unexplored." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Reference:
Phillips, 1402.
State/Province:
Alaska
Full Title:
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Alaska.
List No:
4520.005
Page No:
20
Series No:
8
Publication Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Pub Date:
1879
Pub Title:
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Business Atlas Containing Large Scale Maps of Each State and Territory of the United States, The Provinces Of Canada, West India Islands, Etc., Etc. Together with a Complete Reference Map of the World ... Accompanied by a New and Original Compilation and Ready Reference Index, Showing in Detail the Entire Railroad System of North America ... Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., Printers, Engravers And Publishers. 1878-9. (on verso) Entered ... 1878, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington, D.C.
Pub Reference:
Phillips, 1402.
Pub Note:
The fourth edition of Rand McNally's first atlas, dated 1878-9 on the title page. The first edition was issued in 1876-77, and only included the Pacific slope states. Phillips shows editions of 1876-77, 1877, 1878, 1878-79, and 1880. Maps with printed full and outline color. Atlas is bound in brown cloth covers with "Rand, McNally & Co's Business Atlas" and a train illustration stamped in gilt. The spine bears the same title plus the year "1879" in gilt.
Pub List No:
4520.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Maps:
50
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
4520005
Authors:
Rand McNally and Company
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Alaska.
