Item #226091 Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of South Carolina. CAREY, LEA.

Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of South Carolina.

Philadelphia: Carey & Lea, 1822.

Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.75" x 14.75", image plus text measures 16.25" x 20.75".

Beautiful double page map of South Carolina divided into counties. Towns, states, waterways and topographical details shown in immense detail. Extensive information pertaining to history, climate and culture surrounds map. From "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas...". Very light offsetting, small tear to right edge. Center fold re-inforced. Small stain to upper right. Otherwise in good condition.

The Philadelphia-based firm of Carey & Lea of Philadelphia was one of the most important publishers in the early 19th-century United States. Run by Mathew Carey (1760-1839) and Isaac Lea (1792-1886), the company worked with both books and maps, specializing particularly in political commentary. Their "Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas," first published in 1822, contained some of the earliest maps of western states being admitted to the Union, accompanied by extension information about those states. As a result, their maps provides an invaluable window into the country's history.

Binding: Unbound
Condition: Very Good(+)
Language: English

Price: $500.00

Item #226091

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