Gray, Frank A. “Gray’s New Map of the United States"

Frank A. Gray.  “Gray’s New Map of the United States.” 

Philadelphia: O.W. Gray, 1881. 16 ¾ x 27 ½.   Lithograph. Original hand color.  Chip in bottom margin.  Old tape on verso.  Small chip in bottom margin.  Very good condition. 

A nicely detailed map by the Philadelphia firm of O.W. Gray and Son.  The firm began its publishing around mid-century and produced regional and U.S. atlases up to the 1880s.  This map is typical of their work, and its attractive presentation and interesting detail make it a nice example of late nineteenth century Philadelphia cartography.  There are two inset maps of Alaska and a Sketch Exhibiting the Westward movement of the center of Population.  Also shown is the Dakota Territory and all of present day Oklahoma as “Indian Territory.”