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Map of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia

Description: A copyrighted 1870 facsimile of a 1774 map. Philadelphia and surrounding territory with parcels carefully marked with original owners names, and table of names and acreage in the map surround. Cartoughe: elaborate w. coat of arms. Vignettes: State House; House of Employment & Alms House; Pennsylvania Hospital. Sub map: City of Philadelphia. Table of land owners. "Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1870, by Charles L. Warner, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington." "[Original] James Smither Sculp. Printed by Thos. Man." "Engd. by Worley & Bracher. Printed by Fred Bourquin." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Perches. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Cartouche Vignettes Sub-maps.
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Date: 1870
Call number: 128411
Creator: Reed, John (1738-1776)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 29 1/4 x 58 in., in 2 sections
Associated people: Warner, Charles L.; Smither, James,
Associated organization: Worley & Bracher.
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A Map of the Improved Part of the Province of Pennsilvania in America

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An 1870 facsimile of an earlier map showing land ownership. Cartouche: Figures, coat of arms. Sub map: City of Philadelphia. "Begun by William Penn Proprietary & Governor therof Anno 1681." "[Original]To the Worthey William Penn Esq. Proprietor of Pennsilvania in America This map is Humbly Dedicated by John Thornton & Robert Greene. Sold by Rob. Greene at the Rose & Crown in Budgrow and by John Thornton at the Platt in the Minories London." "Fac Simile of Holmes' Map of the Province of Pennsylvania with the names of the original Purchasers from William Penn begun in 1681" "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1870, by Charlers L. Warner, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C." "Engd. by Worley & Bracher. Printed by Fred Bourquin." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Cartouche Sub-maps.

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Official Map of the State of Sonora Republic of Mexico

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Note that in both official titles the numeral four in 1884 has been pasted over by the numeral five. Vignettes: Vista de Guaymas; Vista de Alamos. Sub map: El Puerto de Guaymas. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1884 by Chas. E. Herbert in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington D.C." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, meters. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 139324 Official Map of the State of Sonora Compliments of Capt. Fred C. Turner Mexico City 1899..

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Map of the Railway Lines converging at Washington, D.C

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A table lists distances from Washington, D.C. to various major points. Sub map: Map of the Washington Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad. Table of distances from Washington D.C. "Compiled from the most authentic sources Under the direction of Silas Seymour, C.E. 1864." "Compiled and drawn by J.J.R. Croes and T. B. Samo, Civ. Engrs.." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps Vignettes. Verso Text: HL sticker: 128070.

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Map of the County of Los Angeles and parts of San Bernardino and San Diego Co's. California

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Southern California from Pt. Dume to Palm Springs area, Kern Co. line south to San Luis Rey. Shows Ranchos, cities, railroads and clearly shows the San Bernardino meridians. Insert map of San Gorgonio Heights (current Beaumont) sales properties. Submaps: Map of San Gorgonio Heights the property of the San Gorgonio Land and Water Company; Catalina and San Clemente Islands. Table of distances from Los Angeles City Court House.. "By H. J. Stevenson, U. S. Dept. Surveyor. 1885." "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1884 by H. J. Stevenson in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington." Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 433057.

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A New Map of Carolina

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Kashnor notes, "An important map, showing the exact state of the settlements in Carolina at the close of the XVII century. The inset map of Ashley River shows the names and locations of thirty-seven settlers." Kashnor dates as ca. 1680. Submap: A particular map for going into Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Table lists 33 settlers.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: KO?. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS notes: 96 105:336.

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A New Map of the United States. Upon which are delineated its vast works of Internal communication, Routes across the Continent &c.; Showing also Canada and the Island of Cuba

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Rail lines end at Jefferson City, MO and Memphis, TN with proposed extensions shown. Western US shown on sub map. Sub maps: Map of the Island of Cuba; City & Harbor of Havana; Map of Niagra River and Falls; Map of California, Oregon, New Mexico, Utah, &c. "By W. Williams, Philadelphia." "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855, by W. Williams in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Prime meridian: GM, Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: HL sticker: 128059.

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