Bradford, Thomas G. “Florida.”

Thomas G. Bradford. “Florida.”  From A Comprehensive Atlas. Geographical, Historical & Commercial. 

Boston: W.D. Ticknor, 1835. 10 1/8 x 7 3/4.  Engraving.  Original outline color.  Full margins.  First issue.  Excellent condition.

An early map of Florida published in 1835, a decade prior to statehood.  Florida was formally acquired by the United States from Spain in 1821, and rapid emigration from the north soon followed.  This led to strains with the native Americans which resulted in the second Seminole War of 1835.  This map was issued just at the time of this conflict, and its depiction of tribal locations and territories is fascinating.  Other details include illustrations of rivers, swamps, lakes, and towns, almost all of which were located in the northern-most quarter of the territory.  A most interesting map of Florida.