1865. Sea chart in 3 sheets. Uncolored lithograph. Two inset panels on each page: each "panel" measures about 22 3/8" x 15.5", each page measures 27 5/8" x 34.25". Great large sea chart plotting the path of 115 miles of the Mississippi River from Cairo Illinois to St. Mary's Missouri. Usually found in six separate sheets, this rare example has the panels uncut (in three sheets). It was prepared by E.H. Gerdes during the Civil War to provide the Union... More

New York: Johnson & Browning, 1865. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.5" x 12.5". Nicely detailed map of Illinois divided into counties and townships showing towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. Includes inset of the Chicago Courthouse (interesting note: "Chicago" is misspelled "Cihcago").Minor chipping and scattered foxing. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The... More

Philadelphia: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr., 1869. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13.5" x 10.75". Classic map of Illinois divided into counties showing towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. Includes a detailed inset town plan of Chicago. In excellent condition. S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. continued his father's successful mapmaking and publishing business, and was one of the most prolific and renowned 19th century American publishers. More

Rand McNally, 1903. Map. Color lithograph. 28" x 20 1/2". Very functional map of Chicago from 1903 showing railroad lines. Each line is labeled with its origin/destination. The entire map shows Chicago as well as the surrounding areas, and an inset of the city of Chicago in the top right provides more detail as well as an index to the railroads. Excellent condition. Rand McNally is an American publishing company specializing in maps, atlases and globes. Founded by William Rand... More

London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1844. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 13" x 14 1/2". Beautiful map of Illinois and parts of Missouri, Indiana, and what is now Iowa. County lines are drawn in. Denotes towns, major routes, waterways and train lines, all in beautiful detail. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was formed in 1826 and published low cost maps with the goal of reaching a large market, while still maintaining high quality and precision. More