Search Results: Authors starting with W from The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books

Mansfield Centre: Martino Fine Books, 1999. Limited edition facsimile with the original 2 volumes (published 1937) bound as one. 543 pp. with an extensive bibliography, index and separate map list. 40 b&w plates. This is a major reference work on the region, including extensive listings of old and new place-names. The indices, place-names, bibliography and map list comprise vol. 2. The period closes with the Vancouver expeditions. . Facsimile. Cloth. As New/No Jacket. Private Press.

US Geological Survey, Washington DC, 1903 (Ellensburg Folio, No. 86). Folio,G due to dampstaining margins of text and maps (color images themselves in excellent condition). Some chipping margins of softcover and text pages (no loss of text). There is an explanation of relavent general geological information by CD Walc ott, with the more specific details of the region written by GO Smith. There are 3 maps with printed color (as issued): Topographic Sheet, Areal Geology Sheet, Sructure-Section sheet. Each map image is approx. 45x30.5cm. This is an attractive and in formative folio on this diverse geological region of the northwestern USA..

USGS, Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 1900 VG w/slightly worn and scratched cover but binding tight w/full text (VG). Numerous b&w photos/illustrationsmaps (some folding bound within text w/printed color). 3 folding maps in rear pocket, all fine condition: 1.Explorations in Alaska 1899 Rout e from Lynn Canal Via Headwaters of White and Tanna Rivers to Eagle City, b&w, WJ Peters-- very detailed topographical map, 82x123cm. 2. Geological Map of Part of the Eastern Choctaw Coal Field, JA Taff and GL Adams, 1900, printed color, very deta iled, 37x69cm. 3. Geologic Map of the Rico Mountains, Colorado-- very colorful (printed) w/elaborate contour lines, EM Douglas (Geographer) and WM Seaman (Topographer), Surveyed in 1898, 38x34cm.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

HB Walker, Chicago, 1895. VG+ original HAND-COLORING, gilt-edged, double page maps from HB Walker's International Atlas. These handsome maps have extensive railroad detail (all existing finished and unfinished lines; 30 from NC and 23 from SC), with elaborte city, county and township (including populations) details. 3.5 pages of original text are included. This map image is 41x56cm..

HB Walker, Chicago, 1895. VG+ original HAND-COLORING, gilt-edged, double page maps from HB Walker's International Atlas. These handsome maps have extensive railroad detail (all existing lines), with elaborte city, county and township details. 3.5 pages of original text are i ncluded. Each map image is 56x41cm..

HB Walker, Chicago, 1895. VG+, original HAND-COLORING, gilt-edged, double-page maps with extensive railroad (37 VA; 32 WVA) details. 2 small marginal tears were repaired on verso with archival tape. Includes telegraph stations, Money Order Post Offices. These handsome railr oad maps were from HB Walker's International Atlas. 7.5 pages of original text (with elaborate city, county, and township population details) are included. Each map image is 56x41cm..

HB Walker, Chicago, 1895. VG+ original HAND-COLORING, gilt-edged, double page map from HB Walker's International Atlas. This handsome map has extensive railroad detail (all 20 existing lines), with elaborte city, county and township (including populations) details. 3 pages o f original text are included. This map image is 56x41cm..

HB Walker, Chicago, 1895. VG+ original HAND-COLORING, gilt-edged, double page map from HB Walker's International Atlas. This handsome map has extensive railroad detail (all 42 existing lines), with elaborte city, county and township (including populations) details. 3.5 pages of original text are included. This map image is 56x41cm..

HB Walker, Chicago, 1895. VG+, original HAND-COLORING, gilt-edged, double-page map with extensive railroad (37 VA; 32 WVA) details. Includes telegraph stations, Money Order Post Offices. These handsome railroad maps were from HB Walker's International Atlas. 1.5 pages of original text (with elaborate city and township population details) are included. The map image is 41x56cm..

Edward Stanford, London, 1860. Later (scarce) SDUK issue w/original outline and minimal division color. NF w/left margin chipped and a small lower tear (not across neatline). Bright image. Many details incl. railroads (including projected routes), coastal areas, towns. 37x33.5cm..

Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1833. NF w/ minor verso staining. For SDUK. Shows most of coastal Carolinas, w/extensive details-- railroads, canals, roads, ferries, bridges, mills, "Hell Hole Swamp" (north of Charleston), "University Chapel Hill". B&W. 37.5x33cm..

Charles Knight & Co., 1851. Hand-colored outlines, for SDUK. Some soiling, esp. right lower corner. Some tribal identifications and curious topographical commentaries. 40x32cm..

Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1833. VG+ w/slight marginal stains. Late outline hand color. For SDUK. Many details incl. railroads, roads, canals, "Hell Hole Swamp" (north of Carleston), "University Chapel Hill", coastal details. Bright image. 38x33cm..

Charles Knight & Co., 1851. Hand-colored outlines and coastal area. Two maps, separate sheets, map I to west of II. Map II creased across right lower image. SDUK. Scales in French leagues and English miles to left of neatlines. Each map approx. 40x31cm. Price is for the pair..

Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1834. VG w/some browning and slight marginal chipping. A nice map with hand colored outlines, as issued. Detailed map from Arctic south through the Great Lakes, and from Pacific to Atlantic coasts. Numerous Native American tribal designations. Image 31x39 .5cm (12x15.5 inches)..

Paris: Jouvet et Cie (5, Rue Palatine), 1886. Elephant folio, with decoartive red cloth covers (front hinge stating, esp. lower end; a bit scuffed with minor soiling, gilt lettered with black design, binding generally tight). All 42 individually tipped-in maps present, each with original lithographed color and all in very good or better condition. Regions include France, Europe, and general world (including 2 sheet military map of the USA). Very detailed including geography, topography, railroads, roads, waterways. Intended for use at the military academy of Saint-Cyr, originally established by Napoleon in 1808 (the 'West Point' of France), then destroyed during WWII and reopening in 1966 at a new location. An uncommon atlas. A few maps applicable to specific military campaigns in Crimea (Krima) and China. . Decorative Cloth. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.

Bowen & Co Lith, Philadelphia, c. 1866. VG+ small b&w sketch showing coastal details and railroad connections between Savannah and Charleston. Gen. Sherman's lines of investment and the position of the "rebel iron-clads" are marked. 21x18cm. Reference: LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 359.5 . This lithographed map accompanies "Report of Major General J. G. Foster, to the Committee on the Conduct of the War.".

Bowen & Co Lith, Philadelphia, c. 1866. Near fine small b&w sketch showing coastal details and the positions of numerous batteries in the environs surrounding Fort Sumter, SC. 21x18cm..

Philadelphia: Bowen & Co. Lith, 1866. VG w/some fold browning, but very sharp b&w image. Detailed roads, railroads. A lot of topographcal detail, esp. small waterways. Most of this is in northeastern Virginia, including areas of Charlottesville, Frederickburg, Alexandria. 36x42cm (14x16.5 inches). The above date is approximate..

New York: Johnson & Ward, 113 Fulton St., 1864. VG, with usual browning and margin fragility. Bottom margin close, as issued. Wide margins, decorative borders, clean image. Hand colored counties, as issued; double folio map image, measuring 22x17 inches. Inset of state capitol building. This is from the 1864 edition of 'Family Atlas' Johnson had taken over Colton's business several years earlier). .