Cover: Maine. / Anson, W. / 1843

Cover: Maine. Anson, W. 1843

Cover: Maine. / Anson, W. / 1843

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Full Title: (Covers to) Map Of Maine Constructed from the most Correct Surveys With Sectional Distances and Elevations or Level, of the St. Croix River from Calais Bridge. Deduced from the States Survey, Made by W. Anson, Civil Engineer, In 1836. Engraved & Published by by S.H. Colesworthy, Portland. 1843. Revised Edition.

Author: Anson, W.

Date: 1843

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Author: Anson, W.

Date: 1843

Short Title: Cover: Maine.

Publisher: Portland: S.H. Colesworthy

Type: Covers

Object Height cm: 13

Object Width cm: 8

Reference: Smith/Greenleaf 88; Williamson 5835.

State / Province: Maine

List No: 2964A

Series No: 1

Published In: Map Of Maine Constructed from the most Correct Surveys With Sectional Distances and Elevations or Level, of the St. Croix River from Calais Bridge. Deduced from the States Survey, Made by W. Anson, Civil Engineer, In 1836. Engraved & Published by by S.H. Colesworthy, Portland. 1843. Revised Edition.

Publication Author: Anson, W.

Publication Date: 1843

Publication Reference: Smith/Greenleaf 88; Williamson 5835.

Publication Note: 1st edition. Later edition published in 1853. The "Revised" in the title refers to the fact that Anson published an official map in 1839, based on his 1836 surveys, for the state, and this map is a revision of that edition. One of the first separately published maps of the state after the treaty of 1842 settled the border with Canada. Folded into black leather covers 13x8 with "Map Of Maine." stamped in gilt.

Publication List No: 2964.000

Publication Type: Pocket Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 13

Publication Width cm: 8

Image No: 2964A

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