Antebellum United States Texas California Western Territories Utah c. 1855 map

Antebellum United States Texas California Western Territories Utah c. 1855 map

United States.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, North America, United States, Texas, California, Kansas Territory, Utah, Great Salt Lake).

Issued c. 1854-55, New York by Appleton. Engraved by I. Dower.

Scarce mid 19th century antique engraved map with original hand color.

Poor condition, long tear into map from top right of centerfold closed on reverse with archival tape, centerfold split and mended in past, soiling, still a nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

A very uncommon/ scarce map of the U.S., showing the west as all territorial.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 8 3/4" H x 13 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 12 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[B12184].