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New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces compiled from Original Documents by A. Arrowsmith

Description: Kashnor notes, "Arrowsmith's rare map, which takes in California up to Point St. George, locating San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Carlos del Monterey, San Luis, Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, San Diego, &c. It follows Vancouver and shows his track along the coast in 1792-3." "Engraved by E. Jones." Submap of Valley of Mexico, from Mr. Humboldt's map. See 093:194 for a later copy. Submaps of Valley of Mexico, Acapulco, Veracruz.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: hachures. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 148976. Each sheet labeled: VIII, IX, X, XI.
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Date: 5 October 1810
Call number: 148976
Creator: Arrowsmith, Aaron (1750-1823)(Opens in new tab)
Associated people: Humboldt, Alexander von, (1769-1859.)
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New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces compiled from Original Documents by A. Arrowsmith

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Kashnor notes, "A fine map, showing the coast of California with much detail. All that is known of Great Salt Lake is indicated by a short outline." Submap of Valley of Mexico, from Mr. Humboldt's map. See 148976 (MBS 105:265) for an earlier copy. Submaps of Valley of Mexico, Acapulco, Veracruz.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: hachures. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 93-194 four sheets. Each sheet labeled: VIII, IX, X, XI.

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Mexico, by J. Arrowsmith

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Kashnor notes, "Shows a good map of Upper California, locating San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, San Diego, etc., and shows the old road from San Francisco to Loretto on the peninsula; also locates Salt Lake, with the American Fur Depot, with the road through the Rockies to Council Bluff." See also 148963 for a later copy. Submap: Mexico, showing its connection with the Ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz, & Tampico; on double the scale of the Map. "44 (lower right)" Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Azimuthal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: Cat 93 183 44.

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Mexico, by J. Arrowsmith

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Kashnor notes, "Shows Upper California, locating San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, San Juan, San Diego, etc. Also shows the old trail from Council Bluffs to the American Fur Company Depot on Lake Youta." See also 139318 for an earlier copy. Submap: Mexico, showing its connection with the Ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz, & Tampico; on double the scale of the Map. "44 (lower right)" Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Azimuthal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 105/251.

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A map exhibiting all the new discoveries in the interior parts of North America : inscribed by permission to the Honorable Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudsons Bay in testimony of their liberal communications to their most obedient and very humble servant A. Arrowsmith

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Kashnor notes, "The Second issue of Aaron Arrowsmith's map." See also 105:441 for another copy from a later date. Prime meridian: London. Relief: hachures. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 43357.

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A Map Exhibiting all the New Discoveries in the Interior Parts of North America : Inscribed by Permission to the Honorable Governor and Company of Adventurers of England Trading into Hudsons Bay, In testimony of their liberal Communications to their most Obedient and very Humble Servant, A. Arrowsmith. No. 10 Soho Square, January 1st, 1795, Additions to 1811, 18, 19, 20, 24, 33, 39, 50

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Arrowsmith's famous map in the 1850 edition. Pencil note from dealer: Very rare, only copy we have ever had. $40.00 Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Conic. Printing Process: Copper engraving.

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Map illustrating the disputed boundary between the United States and Mexico : compiled from authentic maps & drawn / by G. Schroeter

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Three different interpretations of the border between Mexico and the United States prior to the Gadsden Purchase. Shows El Paso on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Submap: Part of the Treaty Map MS note: 41433. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS notes: F. Tiffany Maps U.S. Map Illustrating N.Y. 1853.

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