New York: J.H. Colton, 1856. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 15 3/4" x 12 7/8". Great duo of city plans of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Each map details streets, notable buildings, wards, railroads, canals, reservoirs, creeks and rivers. A few small tears to edges. The Colton family was one the most prolific and successful publishers of maps and atlases in the United States. J.H. Colton (1800-1893) founded his business in NYC in 1831. More

Chicago: 1888. Map. Color lithograph. Image measures 16.75" x 22.55". Detailed double page map of Ohio divided into counties and townships, showing all major towns and cities, waterways and railroad lines (both finished and unfinished). Provides a fascinating look at transportation in the late 19th century. After serving in the Union army, George F. Cram (1842-1928) joined his uncle's map business and later established his own engraving and publishing firm in Chicago in 1869. This is an excellent example of..... More

Philadelphia: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr., 1860. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 10 1/2" x 13 1/4". Nicely detailed map of Ohio and Indiana showing counties, towns, major routes and waterways. Features an elaborately engraved decorative border. In very good condition, with minor damp stains to lower right corner, not affecting the image. Samuel Augustus Mitchell Sr. (1792-1868) was one of the leaders in American cartography of the 19th century and pioneered the conversion of engraved map plates..... More

Edward Orton, 1884. Map. 20" x 25 1/2". This rare 1884 geological map by Edward J. Orton depicts the three counties of Holmes, Coshocton and Tuscarawas in Ohio. Focusing primarily on coal, the map shows the location of the Kittanning Coal seams. Railways, rivers and other topographical features are noted. These were economically important coal seams in the Appalachia region of Ohio. Many towns and villages in southeast Ohio grew up around the mining of the Middle Kittanning coal vein..... More