COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Smyth, David William
Date:
1800
Short Title:
A Map of the Province of Upper Canada.
Publisher:
William Faden
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Case Map
Obj Height cm:
57
Obj Width cm:
88
Scale 1:
1,420,000
Note:
Smyth was the first Surveyor General of Canada and in 1799 wrote "A Short Topographical Description of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, In North America" which was sold with the map. This map is the first edition of the "Smyth Series" which went through 13 separate editions to 1858 (see Farrell, Explorations in the History of Canadian Mapping, pp152-154). Smyth's name was dropped from all editions after 1835. Faden published the map until 1818; Wyld published it after 1831. Longest publishing history of any map of the region (Farrell). See our 1818 and the Wyld 1838 for later versions. See Sabin 85205 for more on Smyth and the map. Map has outline color by hand, is dissected into 16 sections and mounted on linen. Folds into a new gray cloth folding case 23.5x16 with "Upper Canada D.W. Smyth 1800" stamped in gold on the spine. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
Phillips Maps of America, p. 195; Farrell, p.153; Winearls, 30; Sabin, 85205.
Country:
Canada
State/Province:
Ontario
Region:
Upper Canada
Full Title:
A Map of the Province of Upper Canada, describing all the new settlements, townships, &c. with the countries adjacent, from Quebec to Lake Huron. (1st ed.) Compiled, at the request of His Excellency Major General John G. Simcoe, First Lieutenant Governor, by David William Smyth Esqr., Surveyor General. London, published by W. Faden, Geographer to His Majesty and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, April 12th 1800. Accompanied with a topographical Description. Price 10s. & 6d.
List No:
2496.000
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Smyth, David William
Pub Date:
1800
Pub Title:
A Map of the Province of Upper Canada, describing all the new settlements, townships, &c. with the countries adjacent, from Quebec to Lake Huron. (1st ed.) Compiled, at the request of His Excellency Major General John G. Simcoe, First Lieutenant Governor, by David William Smyth Esqr., Surveyor General. London, published by W. Faden, Geographer to His Majesty and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, April 12th 1800. Accompanied with a topographical Description. Price 10s. & 6d.
Pub Reference:
Phillips Maps of America, p. 195; Farrell, p.153; Winearls, 30; Sabin, 85205.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2496.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
57
Pub Width cm:
88
Image No:
2496000
Authors:
Smyth, David William
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
