Melish, John "Baltimore, Annapolis and Adjacent Country"

John Melish. "Baltimore, Annapolis and Adjacent Country".

From A Geographical Description of the United States, with the contiguous British and Spanish Possessions. Philadelphia, 1822. Ca. 6 1/2 x 3 1/8. Engraving. Paper somewhat time-toned with old tape stain in upper right corner of margin. Else, very good condition.

Beginning in 1816, Melish issued his Geographical Description, which contained extensive information about the entire United States and surrounding regions. In 1822, Melish issued a considerably expanded edition, which included 12 engraved regional maps of considerable note.