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Map of the State of Pennsylvania, by Reading Howell, MDCCXCII (1792)



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    [A Map of Pennsylvania / by Reading Howell]

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    Kashnor notes, "The first issue of Howell's map printed in America. It is exceedingly rare." Title from State 2, RB # 093:572. Prime meridian: Philadelphia. Relief: hachures. "To the Legislature and the Governor of Pennsylvania This Map is respectfully Inscribed by Reading Howell." "J. Trenchard Sculp." Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: J. Honig & Zoonen Fleur-di-lis over J. H & Z. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 725/Mus Cat. #105 39

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  • State of Rhode Island; compiled from the Surveys and Observations of Caleb Harris

    State of Rhode Island; compiled from the Surveys and Observations of Caleb Harris

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    Kashnor notes, "The first issue of this map [1796], second issue was in 1818." McCorkle dates as 1795 and gives appeared in information. Wheat & Brun note state 1. MS notes: 581 Mus. Col. #93. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Device. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: McCorkle R795.2; Wheat & Brun 250, state 1..

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    State of South Carolina from the best Authorities, By Samuel Lewis. 1795

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    Kashnor notes, " Shows the old roads and pathways." Mathew Carey was active in Philadelphia per Rosenthal. See also Wheat & Brun 603. See also 093:384M for later version of this map. Prime meridian: London, Philadelphia. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Mercator. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Wheat & Brun 601. Verso Text: MS note: 383.

    093:383 M

  • Sketch of the Operations before Charleston the Capital of South Carolina 1780

    Sketch of the Operations before Charleston the Capital of South Carolina 1780

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    Kashnor notes, "Shows the British warships bombarding the fort, and gives particulars of the forts, batteries, &c. of the opposing armies. 'Having surrendered by Capitulation the 12th May the Garrison laid down their Arms at I betwenn the Abbatis in front of the Hornwork.' Probably the earliest example of map engraving executed in South Carolina." [Ships shown are American and French, per "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships."] This map State II per Wheat & Brun who identify published information, date. LC record shows Thomas Abernethie opened engraving & printing shop in Charleston, SC, ca. 1785. MS notes: 85 Mus. Col. #105 (on backing). Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, statute. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned shield. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Wheat and Brun 595. Verso Text: MS note: 85.

    105:085 M

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    Plan of Cape Breton, &c Fort Louisbourgh, &c

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    Kashnor notes, "A very rare map, issued probably in Boston soon after the taking of Louisbourg by Pepperell." Kershaw suggests Thomas Johnston as map author as does Wheat & Brun. (Wheat and Brun refer to Museum Book Store catalog, this map.) Lower map detail of Louisbourgh defenses and British forces. MS note: 291 (on backing).. Prime meridian: London. Relief: no. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: I-ro Pa-- seated figure, sun with face and rays. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. References: Kershaw 893; Wheat & Brun 71.. Verso Text: MS note: 291 (on backing)..

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    New and Accurate Map of Louisiana, with Part of Florida and Canada, and the Adjacent Countries, Drawn from Surveys, assisted by the most approved English & French Maps & Charts. The whole being regulated by Astronl. Observations, by Eman. Bowen

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    Kashnor notes, "This shows the boundaires of Louisiana according to the French claims which led to war. It is a good map of the Illinois country, locates Chicago, also of New Mexico, with the location of Santa Fe, Taos, and other towns." Kashnor dates ca. 1745, RLIN record suggests 1745. Cartouche: with Indian.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Watermark: Fluer-di-lis V(?) A G. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: Wheat cv.1, no.122.

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