With State Seals /Presidents Surrounding U.S. Map
Atwood, J. M. (1818-c. 1880) & Phelps, Humphrey (fl. c. 1830-1860).
Phelps's National Map of the United States, a Travellers Guide...
Engraved map.
Ensign & Thayer, 1851.
20 ½" x 25 ¾" sheet.
"Embracing the principal rail roads, canals, steam boat & stage routes, throughout the union." Interesting map with portraits of presidents, state seals and historical views as decoration around borders. Folds into duodecimo guide book, "Phelps's travellers' guide through the United States..." 70+ p. Inset shows Oregon, California and Texas. In red roan covers gilt stamped with train and steamboat, gilt edges. Scattered stains. Map loose from binding. Scarce.
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Atwood, J. M. (1818-c. 1880) & Phelps, Humphrey (fl. c. 1830-1860).
Phelps's National Map of the United States, a Travellers Guide...
Engraved map.
Ensign & Thayer, 1851.
20 ½" x 25 ¾" sheet.
"Embracing the principal rail roads, canals, steam boat & stage routes, throughout the union." Interesting map with portraits of presidents, state seals and historical views as decoration around borders. Folds into duodecimo guide book, "Phelps's travellers' guide through the United States..." 70+ p. Inset shows Oregon, California and Texas. In red roan covers gilt stamped with train and steamboat, gilt edges. Scattered stains. Map loose from binding. Scarce.