COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Date:
1834
Short Title:
Covers: Canals And Rail Roads Of Pennsylvania And New Jersey
Publisher:
H.S. Tanner
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
15
Obj Width cm:
9
Note:
One of the earliest canal and railroads guides of these two states. The map is based on the 1823 atlas map and the later 1830 edition published separately (see our copy). Full color. Map and guide are in brown leather covers with "Canals & Railroads Of Penna. & Jersey." stamped in gold on the front. Prime meridians are Washington D.C. and Greenwich. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
cf P-Maps 681 (title omits New Jersey).
State/Province:
New Jersey
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
Subject:
Canals
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
(Covers to) A Brief Description Of The Canals And Rail Roads Of Pennsylvania And New Jersey, Comprehending Notices Of All The Most Important Works Of Internal Improvements, In Those States. By H.S. Tanner. Philadelphia: Published By The Author, November, 1834. (on verso) Entered ... 1834, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. Joseph & William Kite, Printers. (with) A Map Of The Canals & Rail Roads Of Pennsylvania And New Jersey And The Adjoining States. By H.S. Tanner. Published by H.S. Tanner ... Entered ... 1833, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. Engraved by H.S. Tanner & Assistants.
List No:
3942.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Kite, Joseph & William.
Engraver or Printer:
Tanner, H.S.
Publication Author:
Tanner, Henry S.
Pub Date:
1834
Pub Title:
A Brief Description Of The Canals And Rail Roads Of Pennsylvania And New Jersey, Comprehending Notices Of All The Most Important Works Of Internal Improvements, In Those States. By H.S. Tanner. Philadelphia: Published By The Author, November, 1834. (on verso) Entered ... 1834, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. Joseph & William Kite, Printers. (with) A Map Of The Canals & Rail Roads Of Pennsylvania And New Jersey And The Adjoining States. By H.S. Tanner. Published by H.S. Tanner ... Entered ... 1833, by H.S. Tanner ... Pennsylvania. Engraved by H.S. Tanner & Assistants.
Pub Reference:
cf P-Maps 681 (title omits New Jersey).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3942.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
15
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
3942001
Authors:
Tanner, Henry S.
