SPECTACULAR 19TH-CENTURY MAP OF UNITED STATES Start Price USD 4.99 Current Price USD 67.88 Time Left - Bid Count 8 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location London See more about 'SPECTACULAR 19TH-CENTURY MAP OF UNITED STATES' Description   SPECTACULAR 19TH-CENTURY MAP OF UNITED STATES On offer is a fascinating early map of pre-Civil war United States originally published in the folio edition of Walter Blackie's Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography ("An extensive series of maps, embracing the most recent discoveries and the latest political divisions of territory in all parts of the world. Compiled and engraved from the most authentic sources") in 1860 in London. Of particular interest are the borders of the western territories and a Texas that includes Oklahoma and the Indian Territories of the time.One of the finer example of 19th century British cartography, Blackie's maps were engraved by Joseph Lowry, George Bartholomew and Edward Weller. The map is hand-colored in outline and measures 54cm by 37cm (21in by 14.5in), and includes as much topographical detail as was known at the time along with political divisions, major urban areas and coastal specifications.The firm that later came to be known as Blackie & Son was founded in 1809 by John Blackie Sr., Archibald Fullerton and William Somerville in Glasgow, Scotland. By 1811, the firm was already beginning to publish its own books and in 1819, Blackie expanded the scope of the business into printing. In 1831, John Blackie Jr. joined his father in the business and the firm was renamed Blackie & Son. Six years later, it was renamed yet again to W G Blackie & Co. to accommodate Walter Graham Blackie (1816-1906), the second son of John Blackie Sr. This map was engraved and published under the direction of Walter Blackie.This is an original document on heavy stock, and a fascinating glimpse into U.S. history at that. It is NOT a modern reproduction. All items are offered with a complete money-back guarantee. If you are unhappy for any reason, the item can be returned for a full refund.Items are posted first-class in hard carboard tubes. Postage and packing worldwide is US$10 ($8 within the UK).I have a number of other maps for sale at the moment. To see a complete list, click here. Payment: I prefer paypal, but will accept cashiers checks, money order or personal checks drawn on U.S. and U.K. accounts. Personal checks will have to clear before item will be shipped.    _gsrx_vers_236 (GS 5.0.3 (236)) Place a Bid!