Map of the Seat of War in North America. / Melish, John / 1815

Map of the Seat of War in North America. Melish, John, 1815

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Full Title: Map of the Seat of War in North America. J. Melish del. H.S. Tanner, Dirext. Entered as the Art Directs, and Published by John Melish, Philadelphia.

Author: Melish, John

Date: 1815

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Author: Melish, John

Date: 1815

Short Title: Map of the Seat of War in North America.

Publisher: Philadelphia: John Melish

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 40

Object Width cm: 55

Scale 1: 4,118,400

Note: Large fold-out map in delicate outline color stretching from Labrador to Michigan and Ohio. A table of population is included.

Reference: P1347; Sabin 47432; Ristow p180.

Country: United States

Full Title: Map of the Seat of War in North America. J. Melish del. H.S. Tanner, Dirext. Entered as the Art Directs, and Published by John Melish, Philadelphia.

List No: 2788.001

Series No: 3

Engraver or Printer: Tanner, H.S.

Published In: A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including The British Possessions & Florida ... By John Melish. Philadelphia, Published By John Melish. G. Palmer Printer 1815. (on verso) District of Pennsylvania ... fourteenth day of March ... 1815 ... John Melish ... hath deposited ... a book.

Publication Author: Melish, John

Publication Date: 1815

Publication Reference: P1347; Sabin 47432; Ristow p180.

Publication Note: 2nd edition. 9 large folding maps, 3 small maps. Melish adds four large maps, two of the St. Lawrence river area, one of the Creek Indian Territory, and one of New Orleans. Catalogue of Melish's works in front. Maps in outline color bound in half leather with fabric ties. "Military Atlas" imprinted on the spine.

Publication List No: 2788.000

Publication Type: National Atlas

Publication Maps: 12

Publication Height cm: 22

Publication Width cm: 14

Image No: 2788001

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