COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Date:
1834
Short Title:
Map of the Canals & Railroads of the United States
Publisher:
Henry Tanner
Publisher Location:
Phiadelphia
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
43
Obj Width cm:
57
Scale 1:
6,336,000
Note:
First edition. Modelski: " One of the earliest general maps of the eastern United States showing railroads in operation." The issue of the map with Armroyd's "Connected View..." is an earlier state - it does not show railroads in South Carolina and Alabama that appear on this state of the map. This is the second state of the first edition, with two plates of canal profiles added. Map in outline color by state and measuring 44x57. With paper covered boards. Title page printed on the gold colored covers.
Reference:
Howes T26; Modelski 1.
Country:
United States
Subject:
Canals
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
Map of the Canals & Railroads of the United States, Reduced from the large map of the U.S. by H.S. Tanner.
List No:
4050.002
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Knight, J.
Publication Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Pub Date:
1834
Pub Title:
A Brief Description of the Canals and Railroads of the United States; Comprehending notices of all the most important works of Internal Improvement throughout the Several States. By H.S. Tanner. Philadelphia: Published by the Author. November, 1834.
Pub List No:
4050.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
4050002
Authors:
Tanner, Henry S.
