Historic Maps » This map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States. by Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F. from 1812

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Author: Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F.

Date: 1812

Short Title: This map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States.

Publisher: Cheshire, Conn.: Thomas Kensett

Type: Separate Map

Obj Height cm: 35

Obj Width cm: 46

Scale 1: 3,700,000

Note: This is the only War of 1812 map in the Streeter sale. It covers the area of conflict along the U.S. and Canadian border, showing forts on the U.S. side and a great deal of detail on Canadian townships with a separate listing of towns in the various districts. The Karpinski copy adds Doolittle as engraver. The following year Kensett with Shelton put out a more general map of the U.S. showing vignettes of sea battles. Outline color. Not in Phillips. Scarce.

Reference: Streeter 1061; Karpinski 13 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett); Winearls Mapping Upper Canada 1780-1867, 38 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett)

Country: Canada

State/Province: U.S. Mid West ; U.S. North East ; Ontario

Region: Great Lakes Region

Subject: Boundaries

Full Title: To the officers of the Army and the citizens of the United States this map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States, contigious (sic). Contracted from the manuscript surveys of P.F. Tardieu. Is respectfully inscribed by the public's most obedient servant Thomas Kensett. Copyright secured and entered ... November 4th, 1812. Kensett sculp. Cheshire, Conn.

List No: 4446.000

Series No: 1

Publication Author: Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F.

Pub Date: 1812

Pub Title: To the officers of the Army and the citizens of the United States this map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States, contigious (sic). Contracted from the manuscript surveys of P.F. Tardieu. Is respectfully inscribed by the public's most obedient servant Thomas Kensett. Copyright secured and entered ... November 4th, 1812. Kensett sculp. Cheshire, Conn.

Pub Reference: Streeter 1061; Karpinski 13 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett); Winearls Mapping Upper Canada 1780-1867, 38 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett)

Pub Note: See note field above.

Pub List No: 4446.000

Pub Type: Separate Map

Pub Maps: 1

Pub Height cm: 35

Pub Width cm: 46

Image No: 4446000

Institution: Rumsey Collection

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