This map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States. / Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F. / 1812

This map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States. Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F. 1812

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Full Title: To the officers of the Army and the citizens of the United States this map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States, contigious (sic). Contracted from the manuscript surveys of P.F. Tardieu. Is respectfully inscribed by the public's most obedient servant Thomas Kensett. Copyright secured and entered ... November 4th, 1812. Kensett sculp. Cheshire, Conn.

Author: Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F.

Date: 1812

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Author: Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F.

Date: 1812

Short Title: This map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States.

Publisher: Cheshire, Conn.: Thomas Kensett

Type: Separate Map

Object Height cm: 35

Object Width cm: 46

Scale 1: 3,700,000

Note: This is the only War of 1812 map in the Streeter sale. It covers the area of conflict along the U.S. and Canadian border, showing forts on the U.S. side and a great deal of detail on Canadian townships with a separate listing of towns in the various districts. The Karpinski copy adds Doolittle as engraver. The following year Kensett with Shelton put out a more general map of the U.S. showing vignettes of sea battles. Outline color. Not in Phillips. Scarce.

Reference: Streeter 1061; Karpinski 13 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett); Winearls Mapping Upper Canada 1780-1867, 38 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett)

Country: Canada

State / Province: U.S. Mid West ; U.S. North East ; Ontario

Subject: Boundaries

List No: 4446.000

Series No: 1

Published In: To the officers of the Army and the citizens of the United States this map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States, contigious (sic). Contracted from the manuscript surveys of P.F. Tardieu. Is respectfully inscribed by the public's most obedient servant Thomas Kensett. Copyright secured and entered ... November 4th, 1812. Kensett sculp. Cheshire, Conn.

Publication Author: Kensett, Thomas ; Tardieu, P. F.

Publication Date: 1812

Publication Reference: Streeter 1061; Karpinski 13 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett); Winearls Mapping Upper Canada 1780-1867, 38 (lists Doolittle as engraver with Kensett)

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 4446.000

Publication Type: Separate Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 35

Publication Width cm: 46

Image No: 4446000

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