Rhode Island
by LUCAS, Fielding Jr
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- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Baltimore: B. T. Welch & Co, 1824. Map. Engraving with original coloring. Image measures 11 1/2" x 8 1/2". Baltimore: 1824<br/> <br/> Beautifully colored early map of Rhode Island. Cities, towns, waterways, roads, bridges, and topographical features are labeled. Notably, several 'manufactories' are also labeled, including a ship yard, iron works, and mills. These sites illustrate the growing industries of the state in the early 19th century. Topography is depicted by hachure. Unusual cube, line interlocking design for the title as well as a unique compass rose design sets the map apart.<br> <br> Fielding Lucas Jr. was an artist, publisher and cartographer active in the early 19th century. He published his first atlas in 1815 and became known as the earliest successful commercial map published in Baltimore. He was also the first stationer in the United States.<br/> <br/>
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Details
- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 310282
- Title
- Rhode Island
- Author
- LUCAS, Fielding Jr
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- B. T. Welch & Co
- Place of Publication
- Baltimore
- Date Published
- 1824
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