New York: Samuel Gaston, 1857. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 5.5 x 6.5". This map shows the state of South Carolina in the middle of the 19th century. Published in 1857, it predates by only three years the state's declaration of its secession from the Union in 1860, the unofficial start of the Civil War. The state's counties are hand-colored, and cities, rivers, and railroads are all labeled. An inset in the lower left shows the Charleston..... More
New York: Samuel Gaston, 1857. Miniature map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 6" x 5.25". This map shows the territories of Utah and New Mexico shortly after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, which gave the United States ownership of the region from Mexico. Published in 1857, the map shows the development that has taken place in the intervening decade, with the territories divided into hand-colored counties and a bright red border highlighting the boundaries of the..... More
The Wanley arrived SO quickly, and I really love it! It is extremely hard to put down, even for a minute. Thank you very much for the book, the phone conversation, and the speedy arrival.
The Easton Press Rubens and Dali have just arrived in England - posted on 15th January and arrived here on 17th January. The books are splendid, but how you get out the shipping so quickly I am at a loss to understand! But many thanks