Geographical Statistical Historical Map North by Carey Lea (3 results)

Condition: Very Good. "This map of North America was published by Henry Charles Carey & Isaac Lea in their A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas. Maps from this publication are prized not only for their detailed depiction of a changing world in the midst of an Industrial Revolution, but also for the dense text surrounding the image, which provides fascinating contemporary historical insight. It was issued in numerous editions in three different languages (English, French & German) between 1822 and 1872. This particular example is from around 1825, and is dated according to the defined northwestern border of the enormous Missouri Territory along the parallel of 54 degrees 40'. This claim originated from the Russo-American Treaty of 1824, and would become the alleged rallying cry around expansionist presidential candidate James Polk in his 1844 campaign (Fifty four-forty or fight!). Elsewhere in the United States, one can see a tiny Northwest Territory whose states are almost fully formed and settlement is rapidly proceeding westward across the Mississippi River. The southern regions are shown decidedly less up to date, as Mexico successfully won its war for independence from Spain in 1821 and yet is still depicted as a colonial possession in the accompanying text. Also of note within the text is the description of the Indian Country. "In other words, the Indians still own all the northern part of what is termed Spanish America, the western part of the United States, and nearly the whole of British America. Very little is known respecting the country occupied by the Indians, many parts of it never having been explored by a white man. We know, in general, that it is inhabited by savages, who live principally by hunting and fishing, and of course that it is in a state of nature, wild and uncultivated." Practically an invitation for European settlement and subjugation!" Sheet Width (in) 21.75 Sheet Height (in) 17.6 Condition Description Moderate toning visible along the extreme upper and lower edges of the sheet. Faint discoloration present along the vertical centerfold, most obvious in the central United States. Features original hand color on an clean sheet only slightly toned from age.

Map. Condition: Very good condition. Fine original hand colored map of the British Empire in Canada, from the first edition of Carey and Lea's 'A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas, being a Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies . to the Year 1822', the best atlas of nineteenth century America. The map extends from Newfoundland in the east to Lake of the Woods in the west; a very vibrant, strong impression. The text describes Lower Canada, Upper Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. With text below map and at both sides, pertaining to topography, climate, lands, towns, roads and canals, education, government and history. This map, according to History Detectives (Season 6, Episode 4: Lincoln Forgery) was evidently part of an Abraham Lincoln memorabilia scam in which a forger named Harry Sickles worked with Eugene Field II to pass off items in Field's collection as Lincoln items. Sickles and Field managed to convince William P. Brown, the still living coachman of Abraham Lincoln, that they wanted his signature on the verso of their items. Brown's signature, and the notary's signature are genuine; the text referring to the map being given by Mrs. Lincoln to Brown in 1866 was added by the forger. This is the handwritten note on the verso: "This is from the collection of old books, papers, maps, etc presented to her coachman, Wm. P Brown, by Mrs. Lincoln in 1866. (Signed) Wm P Brown. The signatures are genuine. (Signed) Frank E. Thatcher". There is a blue notary stamp, (Muskegon County, Mich. 1933) and a circular blind stamp. Howe's C133. Image size: 20 3/4 x 16 1/2" on paper 22 1/4 x 17 1/2".

unbound. Condition: very good(+). J. Yeager (illustrator). Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14" x 13.25", image plus text measures 16.5" x 20.5". Beautiful double page map of North America. Towns, states, waterways and topographical details shown in immense detail. Extensive information pertaining to history, climate and culture surrounds map. From "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas.". Minor toning along original centerfold.