COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Melish, John
Date:
1815
Short Title:
View of the Country round the Falls of Niagara.
Publisher:
John Melish
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
17
Obj Width cm:
10
Scale 1:
348,480
Note:
Uncolored page-sized map with surrounding roads and ferry route noted.
Reference:
P1347; Sabin 47432; Ristow p180.
State/Province:
New York
Region:
Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)
Full Title:
View of the Country round the Falls of Niagara.
List No:
2788.002
Series No:
4
Engraver or Printer:
Vallance, J.
Publication Author:
Melish, John
Pub Date:
1815
Pub Title:
A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including The British Possessions & Florida ... By John Melish. Philadelphia, Published By John Melish. G. Palmer Printer 1815. (on verso) District of Pennsylvania ... fourteenth day of March ... 1815 ... John Melish ... hath deposited ... a book.
Pub Reference:
P1347; Sabin 47432; Ristow p180.
Pub Note:
2nd edition. 9 large folding maps, 3 small maps. Melish adds four large maps, two of the St. Lawrence river area, one of the Creek Indian Territory, and one of New Orleans. Catalogue of Melish's works in front. Maps in outline color bound in half leather with fabric ties. "Military Atlas" imprinted on the spine.
Pub List No:
2788.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Maps:
12
Pub Height cm:
22
Pub Width cm:
14
Image No:
2788002
Authors:
Melish, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
View of the Country round the Falls of Niagara.
