Missouri
New York City, NY: J.H. Colton & Co., 1857. Map. Good. Item #030325
Hand-colored map; with decorative border; with a small inset map of the vicinity of St. Louis; at this time the state of Missouri was bordered by "Kanzas" and the Indian Territory to the west and southwest. Separate sheet with The State of Missouri demographic details, which includes county-by-county numbers of slave holdings. Map printed for use in Colton's uncommon Advertising Atlas of America 1857. American companies used this atlas as a vehicle to promote their businesses. The atlas made use of the same maps used in the 1855 printing, with many of them having that imprint date. Richard Swainson Fisher authored the accompanying geographical, statistical and historical descriptions. Approx. 15" x 18 1/2" overall size; Some edge-toning and age to the paper; one margin with old discoloration; in good condition. Note: Shipped rolled for safety.
Price: $95.00