A Correct Map of Connecticut. / Doolittle, Amos / 1797

A Correct Map of Connecticut. Doolittle, Amos, 1797

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Full Title: A Correct Map of Connecticut from actual Survey. Engraved by A. Doolittle Newhaven 1797. Published for Dr. Trumbull's History of Connecticut.

Author: Doolittle, Amos

Date: 1797

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Author: Doolittle, Amos

Date: 1797

Short Title: A Correct Map of Connecticut.

Publisher: New Haven: A. Doolittle

Type: Separate Map

Object Height cm: 34

Object Width cm: 41

Scale 1: 442,000

Note: Issued in vol 1 of the 1797 edition of Trumbull's history, opposite the title page (the History vol is not present here); the map was not issued in the complete 2 volume edition of 1818. Thompson says this map is inferior to Doolittle's Connecticut map of 1795 for Carey, however I find it a more interesting map. Outline color by county.

Reference: Thompson 43; Wheat & Brun 291; Howes T366 (History & Map); Walsh 51; Sabin 97181.

State / Province: Connecticut

Full Title: A Correct Map of Connecticut from actual Survey. Engraved by A. Doolittle Newhaven 1797. Published for Dr. Trumbull's History of Connecticut.

List No: 3335.000

Series No: 1

Published In: A Correct Map of Connecticut from actual Survey. Engraved by A. Doolittle Newhaven 1797. Published for Dr. Trumbull's History of Connecticut.

Publication Author: Doolittle, Amos

Publication Date: 1797

Publication Reference: Thompson 43; Wheat & Brun 291; Howes T366 (History & Map); Walsh 51; Sabin 97181.

Publication Note: Issued in vol 1 of the 1797 edition of Trumbull's history, opposite the title page (the History vol is not present here); the map was not issued in the complete 2 volume edition of 1818. Thompson says this map is inferior to Doolittle's Connecticut map of 1795 for Carey, however I find it a more interesting map. Outline color by county.

Publication List No: 3335.000

Publication Type: Separate Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 34

Publication Width cm: 41

Image No: 3335000

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