1855 colton (9 Ergebnisse)

Framed Map. Zustand: Near fine. First Issue. Framed map, wood frame with silver trim, white matte border, measures 23.5" x 19.5". Conservation glass, with label applied to verso. This map is labeled Plate 27. Hand-colored in blue and red outlines. Published by G.W. and C.B. Colton & Company in New York in 1855. Notable landmarks on this map include the Capitol Building, the White House, the Naval Yard, Georgetown University, and the Smithsonian Buildings. Inset images include The Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol Building and the incomplete Washington Monument. Map of Georgetown and the City of Washington by J.H. Colton & Company in 1855. (illustrator).…

1st Edition. Very good condition. Blank on verso. Size 13 x 16.5 Inches. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of southern Germany. This map covers the 19th century German provinces of Bavaria, Wurttemberg, Baden and Pfalz, as well as numerous smaller regions. Divided and color coded according to regional divisions. Throughout, Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Publication History and Census Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. 14 in volume 2 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World . References: Rumsey 0149.081 (1856 edition). Phillips (Atlases) 816.…

1st Edition. Very good condition. Blank on verso. Size 13 x 16.5 Inches. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of western Germany. Covers the 19th century German provinces of Westphalia, the Rhein Provinces, and numerous smaller regions. Divided and color coded according to regional divisions. Throughout, Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. 13 in volume 2 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World . References: Rumsey 0149.080 (1856 edition). Phillips (Atlases) 816.…

1st Edition. Very good condition. Blank on verso. Size 13.5 x 16 Inches. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of European Turkey. Like most of Colton's Europe maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the world produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. This map, made when the Ottoman empire controlled much of the region, covers what are today parts of Greece, Turkey, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Moldova. An inset map in the lower left quadrant details the Bosporus and Istanbul (Constantinople). Another inset map, in the lower right, focuses on the island of Candia or Crete. This map depicts the waning years of Ottoman hegemony in the region, with the Greek Independence movement achieving Peloponnesian sovereignty in 1821. The Ionian Republic, under the protection of Great Britain, was also free of Ottoman control. The other Grecian and Balkan states, including Serbia, Croatia, Moldavia, Wallachia, Albania, and Macedonia, remained at least nominally under Ottoman control until 1878. This map also identifies various cities, towns, rivers, rapids, mountain passes, and an assortment of additional topographical details. Map is hand colored in pink, green, yellow and blue pastels to define national and regional boundaries. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. 22 in volume 2 of Colton's 1856 Atlas of the World. References: Rumsey 0149.089 (1856 edition). Phillips (Atlases) 816. …

1st Edition. Very good. Blank on verso. Minor spot to lower right border. Size 14 x 17 Inches. A handsome example of the first edition of Colton's 1855 map of Prussia and Saxony. Like most of Colton's Europe maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the world produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. The map covers what is today northwestern Germany. Prussia attained its greatest importance in the 18th and 19th centuries when it dominated northern Germany politically, economically, and in population. The German Confederation, created in 1814, acted as a check between Austria and Prussia, its two largest and most powerful member states (Saxony, here, appears to be a meager deterrent to Prussia and Austria, which can be seen at the bottom of this map.) At the time this map was produced, Prussia had been contesting Austria's supremacy within the confederation and by 1866, tensions between these two rivals would explode into war - the Austro-Prussian War, which would result in the unification of Northern Germany (excluding Austria and the Southern German states.) The map identifies various cities, towns, villages, railroads, canals, rivers, rapids, mountain passes, and an assortment of additional topographical details. It also identifies battlefields, including the 1757 Berlin raid which took place in the capital of Prussia during the Seven Years' War. Map is hand colored to distinguish national and regional boundaries. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Publication History and Census The map is dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855; it was issued as page no. 16 in volume 2 of Colton's 1856 Atlas of the World . The map is not abundantly cataloged as a separate in OCLC, but Colton's atlases are well represented in institutional collections. References: Rumsey 0149.083. Phillips (Atlases) 816. …

1st Edition. Very good condition. Blank on verso. Size 13 x 16 Inches. This is Colton's scarce 1855 map of the Maritime Provinces of Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. The map shows a portion of what appears to be the European and North American Railway, which would not officially opened until 1857. It would eventually extend to Shediac Bay; here, rails link St. Stephens to Portland in southern New Brunswick. In addition, map Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers, rapids, fords, with topographical features shown with hachure. The attractive map is colored in pink, green, yellow and blue hand color to distinguish national and regional boundaries, and is embellished with Colton's characteristic spiral motif border. Publication History and Census This map was published as page no. 4 in volume 1 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World . There are only seven examples of the separate map in institutional collections, although Colton's Atlas is well represented in OCLC. References: Rumsey 0149.013 (1856 edition). Phillips (Atlases) 816.…

1st Edition. Very good condition. Blank on verso. Size 13 x 16 Inches. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Covers the entire state as well as adjacent parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. Like most of Colton's state maps, this map is largely derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers, rapids, fords, and an assortment of additional topographical details. Map is hand colored in pink, green, yellow and blue pastels to define county and state boundaries. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. 12 in volume 1 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World . References: Rumsey 0149.020 (1856 edition). Phillips (Atlases) 816.…

Very good. Backed on linen. Attached to rollers. Add two inches to both height and width for dimensions with rollers. Size 38.75 x 33 Inches. This is an 1855 J. H. Colton wall map of Maine detailing college grants. A Closer Look Coverage embraces Maine and the surrounding region from Canada and New Hampshire to New Brunswick and from Aroostook County, Maine to the Atlantic Ocean. Maine is divided first into counties (which are all labeled) and then into townships. Each township is either named or numbered, with the majority of the unnamed townships lying in the northern parts of Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, and Aroostook Counties. At this point in Maine's history, some townships were only known by their numerical identifiers of Range and Township. Maine College Grants Some townships, particularly in Aroostook County, are labeled as 'grants', such as 'Grant to Portland Academy', or 'Grant to Belfast Academy'. These grants are closely associated with the development of educational institutions in colonial America. By 1647, a law was passed in Massachusetts stating that towns of one hundred families must have a grammar school. Eventually, the citizenry felt the need for higher education, so academies were established. By 1796, eleven academies had been established, and seven of them were in Maine. As a method of supporting the academies, land grants were made, most often in Maine. Whole and sometimes half townships were given to the academies, the sale and use of which would go to support them. Some institutions still retain some of their grants, and others have been sold on. Historical Context In the 1850s, Maine was deeply influenced by maritime industries, with shipbuilding, fishing, and trade central to its economy - creating an underpinning of exceptional wealth, especially along the coast. The state was also known for lumber and ice, both of which were shipped throughout the U.S. Politically, Maine was notable for its progressive stance on temperance; in 1851, it became the first state in the nation to enact a prohibition law, leading to what was known as the 'Maine Law.' This decade also saw increasing tensions over issues of slavery, and while Maine was far from the battlegrounds of the American Civil War (1861 - 1865), its citizens were active in the abolitionist movement, and the state contributed significant troops to the Union cause. The social and economic developments of this period set the stage for Maine's evolving identity and its role in the years leading up to the Civil War. Publication History and Census This map was produced by J. H. Colton and published in 1855.…

Fair. Wear and toning along original fold lines. Verso repairs to fold separations. Several areas of infill at fold intersections. Size 21.75 x 25.5 Inches. This is an 1855 John Calvin Smith and John H. Colton map of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Iowa, along with part of Minnesota. The map captures a pivotal moment as mass emigration, developing industries, and displaced indigenous people transformed regional social, economic, and political spheres. A Closer Look This map accompanied a tourist and traveler's guide, its most striking feature a detailed depiction of the regional transportation network. An ever-growing railroad network connected major population centers. Canals, another important part of the nation's transportation network, appear as well. The transportation network is the aspect of this map that shows the most advancement over earlier editions. The railroad network in southern Wisconsin is greatly expanded and two lines stretch through the Minnesota Territory. County boundaries and names change in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Another change is reflected in statistical tables. On the 1854 edition, steamboat routes are detailed, while here, on the 1855 edition, 1850 Census data for the depicted region is provided. Historical Context In the 1850s, the Upper Midwest of the United States, encompassing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and parts of Illinois and Iowa, was in the midst of transformation. This era was marked by rapid development, fueled by the Industrial Revolution and an influx of European immigrants and domestic settlers attracted by the promise of fertile farmland and burgeoning industries. Agriculture, lumber, and mining became the cornerstones of the regional economy. The construction of railroads and canals during this period played a crucial role in connecting the Upper Midwest to larger markets, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and resources, and contributing to the region's economic and demographic growth. The 1850s also saw the intensification of conflicts between settlers and Native American tribes, as expansion often encroached on indigenous lands, leading to displacement and cultural upheaval. Publication History and Census This map was created by J. Calvin Smith, engraved by Samuel Stiles and Sherman and Smith, and published by J. H. Colton in 1855. We note 6 examples cataloged in OCLC: Yale University, Harvard University, the University of Akron, the Indiana State Library, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Editions of this map were published as early as 1846. Numerous changes were made to the plates, even between the 1854 (see uppermidwest-smithcolton-1854) and 1855 editions. Thus it is difficult to know exactly how many examples of each edition have been cataloged, as there may be cataloging irregularities with the OCLC entries. References: OCLC 272750590, 864114769.…