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 ARKANSAS - RAND McNALLY & Co.
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed county and township pocket map and shippers' guide of Arkansas
Chicago & New York: Rand, McNally & Co., Map Publishers and Engravers, (1895). Folding pocket map, printed in black and red. Folds into original lettered thin card covers. With 47pp. letterpress index followed by 13pp. of advertisements. Sheet size: 21 x 27 1/2 inches.
Railroad map of Arkansas.
The sub-title notes that the map is "Accompanied by a new and original compilation and ready reference index, showing in detail the entire railroad system. The Express Company doing business over each road, and accurately locating all Cities, Towns, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Villages Counties, Islands, Lakes, Rivers, etc." The large map shows the state divided into counties, with all the principal towns, roads, rivers, springs and mountain ranges identified. Printed in red along the right side of the map are a list of the state's railroads, with numbers to corresponding routes on the map.
This popular series of guides by Rand McNally continued to be published into the 20th century, however 19th century issues are more uncommon. This edition not in Phillips.
Cf. Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p.125 (editions for 1881, 1883, 1884 and 1892).
#24802 $300.00  
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 COLORADO - EBERT, Frederick J.
Map of Colorado Territory Embracing the Central Gold Region ... under direction of the Governor Wm. Gilpin.
New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., 1866. Engraved folding pocket map, printed on bank note paper, full contemporary hand-colouring. Ornamental border. Folds into publisher's brown cloth covers, covers decoratively blocked in blind, upper cover titled in gilt, publisher's ad on the inside upper cover. Sheet size: 26 3/4 x 36 inches.
The "first 'indigenous' [Colorado] map of importance ... a truly imposing map, a credit to all who had a hand in it" (Wheat).
"The Ebert-Gilpin map presents Colorado as politically advanced, divided up into seventeen counties besides an 'Indian Reserve' on the Plains. A great many cities and mining camps are located down the length of the Rockies, and the initial surveys of the General Land Office are indicated. Topography is drawn in to an impressive degree, the latest government maps used to great effect. Principal roads are shown, and notable among them is the 'Road to Salt Lake' reconnoitered in 1861..." (Wheat).
This map was first published in 1862 in Philadelphia by Jacob Monk. Only three extant copies of the first edition are known. "This 1862 edition of the Ebert map, which is important as the first separate map of Colorado, apparently preceded by a short time a copy of the same map on the smaller scale of 18 miles to the inch given as an inset in the magnificent Pratt and Buell Map of the Gold Regions, Philadelphia, 1862" (Streeter). In 1865, Monk published a variant version, with a slightly different title (Map of Colorado Territory, Shewing the System of Parks). This issue is uncoloured, save for the central parts, to emphasize the parks and with a coloured line to show the continental divide.
In 1866, both versions were published by Colton in New York. Of the Colton issues, Gilpin wrote in a letter to L. S. Hatch of Denver (quoted in Wheat): "This is a most excellent, accurate and copious chart, from which all since have been copied." It seems likely that Gilpin was involved with the Colton edition, as that edition contains significant additions to the previous Monk issues (contrary to Wheat's assessment that "the underlying plate was not changed" [Wheat, vol. 5: p.145]). Among the additions are new towns identified, predominantly in Gold Rush counties: Boulder (Valmont, Fort Junction, Burlington, Belle Monte, Coal Creek), Gilpin (South Boulder, Black Hawk Point), Clear Creek (Empire City), Arapahoe (Fulton, Living Springs), Fremont (Beaver Creek), El Paso (El Paso, Fountain), and Jefferson (Ralston, Hutchinson). In Boulder County, two gold regions are newly specified, as simply "Gold District" and the "Ward District Gold Hills." These embellishments are testament to the boom times brought about by the discovery of gold.
All editions of the map are rare, with the last auction record for any version being the Streeter copy in 1968.
Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p. 241; Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West V:p.56; Streeter Sale 2147 (1862 edition).
#24805$25,000.00
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 COLORADO - RAND McNALLY & Co.
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Indexed County and Township Pocket Map and Shippers' Guide of Colorado
Chicago & New York: Rand, McNally & Co., 1892. Folding pocket map, printed in colours. Folds into original lettered thin card covers. With 36pp. letterpress index. Sheet size: 20 13/16 x 27 3/4 inches.
An early edition of Rand McNally's railroad map of Colorado.
The sub-title notes that the map is "accompanied by a new and original compilation and ready reference index, showing in detail the entire railroad system. The Express Company doing business over each road, and accurately locating all Cities, Towns, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Villages Counties, Islands, Lakes, Rivers, etc." The large map, handsomely printed in colours, shows the state divided into counties, with all the principal towns, roads, rivers, springs and mountain ranges identified. A large Ute Indian Reservation is shown in the southwest corner of the state.
This popular series of guides by Rand McNally continued to be published into the 20th century, however 19th century issues are uncommon.
Phillips A List of Maps of America, p.243.
#24806$600.00
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 COLTON, J.H.
Colton's Railroad & Township Map. Western States compiled from the United States surveys
New York: J.H. Colton, 1853. Map, with period hand-colouring, 36 1/4 x 43 1/2 inches, with smaller format folding letterpress table tipped in, both folding into original roan binding, the covers elaborately blocked in blind, the upper cover titled in gilt `Map of / the Western / States / J.H. Colton.', paper pastedowns, the pastedown on the upper cover printed with publisher's advertisement (rebacked in cloth).
A highly detailed, large-scale map of the midwestern states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota, with additional vignettes of St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati.
The eastern and southern parts are well developed, but northern Michigan and Wisconsin, western Iowa, and particularly Minnesota, are still in a primitive condition. Excellent information on early roads, railroads, canals, counties, towns, and townships.
#17004$2,500.00
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 DAKOTA - SMITH, B. M.; and A. J. HILL.
Map of the ceded part of Dakota Territory: showing also portions of Minnesota, Iowa & Nebraska ... Second edition, July 1863 ...
St. Paul, Minnesota: B.M. Smith and A. J. Hill, 1863. Pocket map, lithographed by Louis Buechner, St. Paul. Inset map titled "Outline Map of Dakota Territory." Folds into publisher's green cloth covers, covers decoratively blocked in blind, titled in gilt on the upper cover, publisher's printed prospectus on the front pastedown. In fine condition. Sheet size: 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches.
One of the earliest maps of Dakota Territory and a Sioux Uprising rarity.
The map clearly shows all of the roads, railroads, forts, towns, rivers and Indian lands in the region, as well as the exploration routes of Nicollet and others in the new Dakota Territory. The prospectus mounted on the inside cover reveals the intention of the compiler: "This map is issued in the hope that it may be found a valuable travelling companion for immigrants, U.S. deputy surveyors, military officers, and others. It is compiled from the U.S. Land and other official surveys, and where those have not yet extended, from information derivable from the reports and maps of Mons. Nicollet, Lieut Warren, and other explorers..."
"This [second] edition gives several new counties along the eastern boundary of the Territory, both in the inset and on the main map, and there are various new counties in the southern part of the Territory. The inset in this issue shows the creation of Idaho Territory to the west of Dakota" (Streeter). Perhaps more importantly, however, this edition of the map is important for the additions relating to the Sioux War. These include the locations of the Battles of Birch Coulee and Wood Lake (each marked with small red x's), as well as the location of Camp Release (dated on the map October 1862) and the spot near Kampeska Lake where Colonel William R. Marshall of the 7th Minnesota captured a force of Sioux warriors.
We find no copy of this map on the market since the Thomas W. Streeter copy.
Streeter sale 2034; Graff 3835; Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p. 257
#24804$9,500.00
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 HALSALL, John
Sectional map of the Territory of Kansas compiled from the field notes in the Surveyor General's Office.
St. Louis: John Halsall, 1857. Engraved folding pocket map, full contemporary hand-colouring, ornamental border. Folds into publisher's blindstamped cloth covers, upper cover titled in gilt, Mendenhall ad on the front pastedown. Sheet size: 29 x 22 1/2 inches.
Rare pocket map of Kansas Territory issued during the Bleeding Kansas conflict.
The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 created those territories with the provision that the region's settlers would decide whether slavery would be lawful. The border state of Kansas thus became a breeding ground for anti- and pro-slavery conflict. Pro-slavery Missourians, known as border ruffians, flooded into the eastern half of the state, specifically along the Missouri River where slave-based agriculture would be feasible. Anti-slavery forces rallied, sending settlers from the North, with most coming from New England. Free state settlements were created in Topeka and Lawrence (both identified on this map), with the border ruffians establishing their capital at Lecompton (prominently displayed on this map and labelled in all capital letters).
This map depicts the eastern half of the territory, extending as far west as the Principal Meridian. Thirty-seven counties are named, along with numerous locations of Indian lands and reservations. Numerous towns and forts are shown, along with the principal roads and waterways. "Large detailed map showing the Indian Lands and Reservations, the Forts, Towns, Rivers; with accurate sections as surveyed to that date" (Eberstadt). This map, however, is at its essence a cartographic representation of the slavery conflict and the events leading to the Civil War. Halsall's map, published in St. Louis, is considerably more rare than its Free Soil counterpart, issued by Whitman and Searl and printed in Boston.
This is Heaston's third issue of the map, with the Kansas Indian Reservation identified, and the counties of Washington, Clay, Dickinson and Pottowottomie added.
Eberstadt 113:273; Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p. 346; Heaston, Kansas Pocket Maps 9.
#25625$4,500.00
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 IOWA - CHAPMAN, Silas (1813-1899)
Chapman's Sectional Map of the State of Iowa Compiled from the United States Surveys and other authentic Sources
Milwaukee: Dyer & Pasmore, 1857 [lithographed by Ferdinand Mayer & Co., New York]. Folding pocket map, full period hand-colouring. Folds into publisher's blindstamped green cloth covers, title stamped in gilt on upper cover, publisher's ad on the front pastedown. Sheet size: 24 1/2 x 36 1/4 inches.
Lovely copy of Chapman's Iowa.
This large, early map of Iowa shows each county divided into ranges, with the state's principal towns and numerous rivers identified, as well as both completed and proposed railroad routes illustrated. A printed note in the lower right corner, signed in print by Surveyor General Warner Lewis, states that "this Map of the State of Iowa was projected by Major Jas. A. Reid from the original plats on file in this office, and that it has been carefully compared and is correct."
Chapman's map was first published in 1856, with this second issue, published by Dyer & Pasmore, published the year following. Later editions were published in the 1860s.
Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p.337 (1856 edition).
#25849$850.00
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 IOWA - CHAPMAN, Silas (1813-1899)
Chapman's Sectional Map of the State of Iowa Compiled from the United States Surveys and other authentic Sources
Milwaukee: Silas Chapman, 1864. Folding pocket map lithographed by L. Lipman of Milwaukee, full original period colour. Folds into original light blue glazed paper-covered boards, publisher's ads on the rear cover. Sheet size: 23 1/3 x 33 1/2 inches.
An attractive pocket map of Iowa in fine condition: a rare Civil War issue.
This large, early map of Iowa shows each county divided into ranges, with the state's principal towns and numerous rivers identified, as well as both completed and proposed railroad routes illustrated. A printed note on the rear cover, signed in print by Surveyor General Warner Lewis, states that "this Map of the State of Iowa was projected by Major Jas. A. Reid from the original plats on file in this office, and that it has been carefully compared and is correct."
Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p.337 (1856 edition).
#24870$750.00
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 IOWA - COLTON, George W. (1827-1901) & Charles B. (1832-1916)
Colton's Sectional Map of the State of Iowa
New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton, 1872. Folding pocket map, full period hand-colouring, ornamental border. Census table at lower right. Folds into publisher's blindstamped cloth covers, title stamped in gilt on the upper cover, Colton ad on the front pastedown. Sheet size: 26 3/4 x 37 3/4 inches.
Large and colorful pocket map of Iowa
Iowa experienced explosive growth during the 1860s, largely as a result of the rapid development of the state's railroad system. At the beginning of the decade, Iowa's few railroads were entirely confined to the eastern one-third of the state. By the time Colton published this fine map in 1872, several lines had pushed to its western border, including the Mississippi & Missouri Railroad, which joined the transcontinental railroad at Council Bluffs. Unlike previous issues of this map, the northwest portion of the state here shows signs of development.
Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p. 337 (1865 issue).
#25852$750.00
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 IOWA - CRAM, George F. (1841-1928)
Cram's Township and Rail Road Map ... Iowa
Chicago: 1893. Lithographed folding pocket map, railroad lines printed in colours. 39pp. index. Folds into publisher's paper wrappers. (Minor separations as usual, staining to the wrappers). Sheet size: 18 x 23 1/2 inches.
Colorful railroad map of Iowa.
A rare example of a separately issued version of the map by Cram from his American Railway Atlas. Rather than depicting the counties in colour, Cram in this series depicted the railroad lines criss-crossing the state printed in different colors corresponding to the different lines. On this map of Iowa, thirty-seven different railroad lines are shown, with a key to help identification in the upper right corner.
#25744$300.00
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