COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Gordon, Thomas Francis, 1787-1860
Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Date:
1828
Short Title:
New Jersey.
Publisher:
Henry Tanner
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Wall Map
Obj Height cm:
140
Obj Width cm:
83
Scale 1:
190,000
Note:
Cornerstone map of New Jersey, 1st edition. Editions published in 1833 by Gordon and Tanner, and in 1849,50,53, and 54 by Horner. Tanner was assisted in the engraving by E.B. Dawson and W. Allen. Most copies (according to F. Baron) are in the dissected folding format, thus this copy is unusual in having rollers. Nicely detailed showing significant structures, canals, turnpikes, swamps, and water features. In color. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
Ristow pp114-117.
Full Title:
A Map of the State of New Jersey With Part of the Adjoining States Compiled under the Patronage of the Legislature of Said State by Thomas Gordon, 1828.
List No:
2273.000
Engraver or Printer:
Allen, W.
Engraver or Printer:
Dawson, E. B.
Engraver or Printer:
Tanner, H.S.
Publication Author:
Gordon, Thomas Francis, 1787-1860
Publication Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Pub Date:
1828
Pub Title:
A Map of the State of New Jersey With Part of the Adjoining States Compiled under the Patronage of the Legislature of Said State by Thomas Gordon, 1828.
Pub Reference:
Ristow pp114-117.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2273.000
Pub Type:
Wall Map
Pub Height cm:
140
Pub Width cm:
83
Image No:
2273000
Authors:
Gordon, Thomas Francis, 1787-1860 ; Tanner, Henry S.
