COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Appleton, D. & Co.
Date:
1891
Short Title:
Map of Detroit, Michigan. 73
Publisher:
D. Appleton & Co.
Publisher Location:
NewYork
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
25
Obj Width cm:
35
Scale 1:
42,240
Note:
Color plan of Detroit. Shows railways, street car lines, blocks, parks, canals, etc. Includes numerical references to Depots, hotels, churches, major buildings, and points of interest.
Reference:
P969.
State/Province:
Michigan
City:
Detroit (Mich.)
Full Title:
Map of Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 1891 by Matthews-Northrup Co. ... Buffalo, New York. (to accompany) The Library Atlas Of Modern Geography ... New York, D. Appleton And Company 1892. (on upper margin) Detroit, 73.
List No:
0026.192
Page No:
73
Series No:
193
Engraver or Printer:
Matthews-Northrup Co.
Publication Author:
Appleton, D. & Co.
Pub Date:
1892
Pub Title:
The Library Atlas Of Modern Geography ... With A Full Gazetteer And Indexes And An Illustrated Descriptive Text Based On The Results Of The Latest Censuses. New York, D. Appleton And Company 1892. (on verso) Copyright, 1892, By D. Appleton And Company.
Pub Reference:
P969.
Pub Note:
Uncommon atlas has 60 double-page and 43 single-page maps in full, printed color. Each of the maps is followed by several pages of descriptive text that are decorated with beautifully engraved, uncolored views of well known buildings, local scenery or famous events. A pastedown label inside the front cover describes the "Patent Thumb Index"- a new and much easier way to navigate this atlas' impressive amount of content. Also includes a brilliantly colored, double-page display of the Flags of Various Nations. U.S. maps by Matthews-Northrup; extensive city maps. Same engravers did the Century Atlas. Bound in half leather dark brown cloth covered boards with "Appletons' Atlas Of Modern Geography" stamped on the front cover and spine in gilt.
Pub List No:
0026.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
103
Pub Height cm:
36
Pub Width cm:
30
Image No:
0026192
Authors:
Appleton, D. & Co.
