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An important eighteenth-century, American made map of Maine. This map was issued in Reid's landmark American Atlas in 1796, which was published to accompany William Winterbotham's An historical, geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the United States of America. This map is closely copied from Mathew Carey's map of 1794. Carey's map, and Reid's with it, are excellent depictions of the current knowledge of the territory in the late eighteenth century. This was typical of the maps from Reid's atlas, which was one of the very first American made atlases. Details of rivers, lakes, mountain ridges, and other features is very good, especially given the relative lack of settlement in the province. Towns are indicated, most in the south along the coast, and the road running from Portsmouth Harbor to "Pownalboro" is also shown. Another feature of interest is a 'carrying place,' that is portage, between two rivers in the middle section of the state. An excellent American made map of Maine before statehood. $1,600
"The District of Maine." Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, 1814. 15 1/2 x 11 1/4. Engraving by John G. Warnike. Original outline color. Very good condition.
An early map of the District of Maine by one of the most important figures in early American cartography, Mathew Carey. Published just after the War of 1812, this map is from Carey's Atlas which represented the best American cartographic work of the period. Carey, an Irish immigrant, established the first specialized cartographic publishing firm. He set up an elaborate system of craftsmen for engraving, printing, coloring and distributing his maps, and so was important not only for the excellent maps he produced, but also for his setting the pattern for early American map publishing. This map of Maine is a fine example of his work. The map shows the development of the District of Maine (then part of Massachusetts) at the time of the War of 1812. Interestingly, it was to a great extent the feeling of inadequate military protection during that war that caused the inhabitants of Maine to agitate for separation from Massachusetts, something that finally happened in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. This map show towns and roads, but mostly limited to the southern part along the coast. The district is divided into six counties, most of which run in narrow strips from north to south. This fine example of early American cartography is also an excellent picture of Maine from almost two centuries ago. $1,400
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"Maine." Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1827. 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 (map); 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 (full sheet). Engraving by J. Yeager. Full original hand color. Very good condition.
In 1822, Henry Charles Carey and Isaac Lea published their A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas. This volume was based on Emmanuel Las Cases' Atlas Historique of 1803, with updated maps and text modified by Carey, a political economist. He considered himself an American foil to John Stuart Mill and the London economists who were proclaimers of "the gloomy science" influenced by Ricardo and Malthus. Instead of preaching overpopulation and degeneration of the human species, Carey illustrated the nations of the western hemisphere through maps that showed an expanding region with ample promise of developing into lands of great new opportunity and growth. The sheets from this atlas, which cover North America, Central America, South America and the West Indies, are comprised of an engraved map surrounded by text documenting the history, climate, population and so forth of the area depicted. The atlas is particularly known for its excellent early maps of the states and territories of the United States. This map of Maine is filled with information on roads, towns, lakes, and rivers, all very attractively presented. Development is in exclusively in the south, but the depiction of the river and lake systems further north is very good. This is a fine verbal and graphic picture of the state. $500
Thomas G. Bradford. "Maine." From A Comprehensive Atlas. Geographical, Historical & Commercial. Boston: William D. Ticknor, 1835. 10 x 7 1/2. Engraving. Original outline color. Very good condition.
A nice map from Boston publisher and cartographer, Thomas G. Bradford. Issued in 1835, Bradford's Atlas contained maps of the different United States and other parts of the world, based on the most up-to-date information available at the time. Towns, rivers, lakes, and some orography are depicted. Counties are named and indicated with original outline color. Because Bradford continued to update his maps as he issued them in different volumes, this political information is very interesting for historic purposes. At the time, most of the state was wilderness, with most settlement along the coast. Only ten counties are indicated. A good early map of the state. $135
S.L. Dashiell. "Extract From a Map of the British and French Dominions in North America by Jno. Mitchell." From Report and Resolutions From A Committee of the Legislature of Massachusetts, in Relation to the Northeastern Boundary. Washington: Clair & Rives, 1838. 13 3/8 x 13 3/8. Engraving by J.V.N. Throop. Very good condition.
A map of the area of the 1839 "Aroostook War." This bloodless conflict centered on the Aroostook River region in the lumber rich lands disputed between Great Britain and the United States ever since the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Lumberjacks from each nation claimed lands in the area and an American land agent was seized by the Canadians. New Brunswick and Maine both raised forces in anticipation of fighting as passions grew. President Martin Van Buren dispatched Winfield Scott to the area and he managed to calm things down so that both sides agreed to refer the boundary dispute to a independent commission. The dispute was finally solved in the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842. This map centers on the region of dispute. It is based on the John Mitchell map of North America from 1755, as that was the map used to drawn the original boundary in 1783. This map was issued in a government report on the conflict issued in 1838. $150
Thomas G. Bradford. "Maine." From Samuel G. Goodrich's A General Atlas of the World. Boston: C.D. Strong, 1841. 14 1/4 x 11 3/8. Engraving by G.W. Boynton. Original hand color. Some minor spotting in margins. Very good condition.
A precisely engraved map by Thomas G. Bradford, a Boston map publisher. This map was first issued in the 1838 edition of Bradford's atlas, but this example appeared in Samuel Goodrich's atlas from 1841. This map is up-to-date in showing the political and topographical situation with very good accuracy. Detail includes rivers, lakes, towns, and counties. Also shown is an early railroad running from Portsmouth to Portland. The whole is attractively presented with original hand coloring. A rare and early map of Maine. $375
H.S. Tanner. "A New Map of Maine." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1846. 15 x 11 3/4. Lithographic transfer from engraved plate. Full original hand color. A few light spots. Expertly repaired tear across lower third; nearly invisible. Else, very good condition.
A fine map of Maine from the mid-nineteenth century, showing the state at an interesting period in its history. The map is filled with myriad topographical details, including rivers, towns, lakes and political borders. For much of the middle part of the nineteenth century, the Mitchell firm dominated American cartography in output and influence. S. Augustus Mitchell Jr.'s maps of the 1860s are probably the best known issues of this firm, but his father's earlier efforts are excellent maps derived from H.S. Tanner's atlas of the 1830s. This map is especially interesting in its depiction of the transportation network in the state, including roads and railroads, as well as the borders with the British possessions. A table at the top lists the most recent census information. A fascinating Maine document from mid-century. $375
"A New Map of Maine." Philadelphia: S. A. Mitchell, 1849. 15 x 11 3/4. Lithographic transfer from engraved plate. Full original hand color. Full margins. Very good condition.
The map is filled with myriad topographical details, including rivers, towns, lakes and political borders. The map was drawn by S. Augustus Mitchell, whose firm dominated American cartography in output and influence for much of the middle part of the nineteenth century. It is obvious from the quality and attractive appearance of this map why Mitchell's firm became so important. This map is especially interesting in its depiction of the transportation network in the state, including roads and railroads, as well as the borders with the British possessions. A table at the top lists the most recent census information. $325
"Maine." New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1855. 14 5/8 x 11 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Some light spots. Else, very good condition.
The advent of the use of lithography for mapmaking led to development of a strong cartographic industry in New York City. One of the important firms responsible for this was the J.H. Colton firm, who issued this fine map in their atlas of 1855. The precise detail and soft hand color of this map are typical of lithographed state maps of the second half of the nineteenth century. This is as good a picture of the state at the time as was available. $150
"A New Map of Maine." Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1851. 15 x 12. Lithographic transfer from engraved plate. Full original color. Paper time toned and with some spotting.
A strong, beautifully crafted map from the mid-nineteenth century by one of the leading U.S. cartographic firms of the period. This is an excellent example of American mapping of the early years of the Industrial Revolution. Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. are known for their maps focusing on the transportation networks in the states, and this map is good evidence of that. Canals, railroads, and stage lines are indicated with hand color. Rivers, towns and counties are also depicted, all with characteristic precision. In the upper right corner is a table of information of the state. Overall, a fascinating and decorative map. $175
"Colton's Maine." New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1856. 14 5/8 x 11 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
Almost identical map to the Colton map issued the year before, but with "Colton's" added to title. $150
"Johnson's Maine." New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. 15 1/2 x 12 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand color. A few light spots, mostly in margins. Else, very good condition.
In 1860, A.J. Johnson issued his first atlas. Calling himself the "successor to J.H. Colton & Co.," Johnson and his partners issued a series of fine atlases with highly detailed maps. In the early editions of his atlas, Johnson reused the stones from Colton's atlas, and this is an example of that, for this map is an updated version of the Colton map listed above. Johnson has added considerable new information and a decorative border and this is a nice example of his output. $150
"County Map of the State of Maine." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1867. 13 1/2 x 10 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
The most important Philadelphia cartographic firm of the later nineteenth century was founded by S. Augustus Mitchell, who was followed by his son, S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. This map is typical of the output of the latter. It has Mitchell's famous grapevine border and dense but clear detail. Also included is an inset of Portland in the lower right corner. $150
Plates from Colby's Atlas of Maine. Philadelphia: Colby, 1884. Lithographs. Original hand color. Priced from $55 to $95. Please email or call for a list of available maps and prices.
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