Colton/Smith Western Guide with map 1844
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Author: Smith, J. Calvin
Title: The Western Tourist and Emigrants Guide through the States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and the Territories of Wisconsin, and Iowa... Accompanied with a correct Map,...
Place Published: New York
Publisher:J.H. Colton
Date Published: 1844
Description: 119 pp. Hand-colored folding copper-engraved map affixed to rear pastedown. (16mo) 15.2x9 cm (6x3½"), original gilt-lettered blindstamped cloth.The ever-evolving Colton/Smith Guide and map. The brightly colored map, measuring 49.3x62 cm with the border, covers Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.; there is a small vignette view of a Mississippi River scene at the bottom. Howes S615.
Condition Report: Light wear and soiling to covers; slight foxing to map, splitting along folds, no paper loss; very good.
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Heading:
Author: Smith, J. Calvin
Title: The Western Tourist and Emigrants Guide through the States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and the Territories of Wisconsin, and Iowa... Accompanied with a correct Map,...
Place Published: New York
Publisher:J.H. Colton
Date Published: 1844
Description: 119 pp. Hand-colored folding copper-engraved map affixed to rear pastedown. (16mo) 15.2x9 cm (6x3½"), original gilt-lettered blindstamped cloth.The ever-evolving Colton/Smith Guide and map. The brightly colored map, measuring 49.3x62 cm with the border, covers Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.; there is a small vignette view of a Mississippi River scene at the bottom. Howes S615.
Condition Report: Light wear and soiling to covers; slight foxing to map, splitting along folds, no paper loss; very good.
