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Lot 188: (Maps in Book - Atlases) A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, Representing the Grand Divisions of the Globe...

Est: $4,750 USD - $6,000 USDPassed
Old World AuctionsRichmond, VA, USOctober 14, 2021

Item Overview

Description

First Edition of Finley's General Atlas - Complete. Atlases. Anthony Finley, A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, Representing the Grand Divisions of the Globe..., 1824 (published). Hand Color. This is the first edition of this important early American atlas, complete with 60 maps. Finley's General Atlas was very popular with the public and went through several editions from 1824-36, outselling rival atlases by Carey & Lea and H.S. Tanner. His maps were printed on high quality paper and employed an elegant engraving style with extensive topographical information that were routinely corrected and updated. Of particular interest in this edition are the maps of the trans-Appalachian west where settlements were rapidly developing on the frontier including:

Mississippi. Handsome map of the state that details the county seats, roads, towns and settlements, and watershed. Development is primarily in the southern portion and mostly along the rivers with virtually no other settlements noted. Monroe is the only county in the north, which was carved out of Chickasaw Indian lands where Cotton Gin Port is located. The early U.S. government built a cotton gin here in 1801 as part of a "plan of civilization" for the Chickasaw Indians. The huge Choctaw Indians region occupies the middle section. In it are noted three missionary stations: Mayhew, Elliott and Monroe, plus the Old Agency, and Yazoom Lower Town. The map shows 18 counties, correct for about 1822, plus the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian areas.

Indiana. Fine early map of the state with only 38 counties. The top third of the state is unorganized beyond the Wabash River and the Indian Boundary with reference to Ottaway, Miami, Delaware, and Pottawatomie Indians. The detailed map shows the roads, towns and settlements with most of the settlements and roads in the lower third of the state.

Illinois. The continuation of the Indian Boundary from the above map of Indiana is shown in the upper portion of the state. In this area the tribal lands of the Sac & Fox, and the Winnebago Indians are noted. Below this line, the northern counties are very large with little development although Chicago and Ft. Dearborn are noted. The southern portion of the territory is more developed with a network of roads and trails connecting settlements.

Also of interest is the map of the eastern United States which depict large Missouri, Arkansas, and North West territories. At the back of the atlas are the thematic charts "Comparative eights of the Principal Mountains" and "Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers." All maps were engraved by Young & Delleker and the ornate title page and table of contents was lettered by Joseph Perkins. Title page, table of contents, 60 maps, and 2 thematic charts. The spine has been rebacked in attractive maroon leather to match the original marbled boards with quarter leather and tips. A highly desirable atlas, especially so in the first edition.

Dimensions

10.9" W x 13.9" H

Artist or Maker

Date

1824 (published)

Condition Report

Condition code is for the maps, which are near fine with only occasional minor offsetting and a few spots of foxing. Three maps (Kentucky, Netherlands, and Palestine) have manuscript ink notations on verso that do not show through on recto. There is a former owner's bookplate on the front pastedown, and a few repaired tears on the front endpaper. Rebacked with original boards which are lightly worn and stained. Grade: A

Literature

Phillips (Atlases) #4314; Ristow, pp. 268-270.

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Auction Details

Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases & Engravings

by
Old World Auctions
October 14, 2021, 03:00 PM EST

3850 Gaskins Road Suite 220, Richmond, VA, 23233, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

20.0%

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$50$99$5
$100$249$10
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$500$999$50
$1,000$2,499$100
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$5,000+$500

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