Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Covers: Chinese Empire

Author: 
Atwood, J.M.
Author: 
Williams, S.W.
Date: 
1861
Short Title: 
Covers: Chinese Empire
Publisher: 
S.W. Williams
Publisher Location: 
New York
Type: 
Covers
Obj Height cm: 
15
Obj Width cm: 
10
Note: 
Attractive map of China with six inset maps of cities and harbors. It appears to be an original production, superior to the Colton and Johnson atlas maps of the same period. Full color. Folded into patterned brown cloth covers 15x9.5 with "Williams Map Of The Chinese Empire" stamped in gold.
Reference: 
None found.
World Area: 
Asia
Country: 
China
Full Title: 
(Covers to) Map Of The Chinese Empire Compiled from Native & Foreign Authorities. By S.W. Williams. 1861. Engraved by J.M. Atwood, N.Y. Entered ... by S.W. Williams, in the year 1861... New York. (inset) Map Of The City Of Canton & Adjacent Islands. (with 5 additional inset maps).
List No: 
4720.001
Series No: 
1
Engraver or Printer: 
Atwood, J.M.
Publication Author: 
Atwood, J.M.
Publication Author: 
Williams, S.W.
Pub Date: 
1861
Pub Title: 
Map Of The Chinese Empire Compiled from Native & Foreign Authorities. By S.W. Williams. 1861. Engraved by J.M. Atwood, N.Y. Entered ... by S.W. Williams, in the year 1861... New York. (inset) Map Of The City Of Canton & Adjacent Islands. (with 5 additional inset maps).
Pub Reference: 
None found.
Pub Note: 
See note field above.
Pub List No: 
4720.000
Pub Type: 
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm: 
15
Pub Width cm: 
10
Image No: 
4720001
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Authors: 
Williams, S.W.; Atwood, J.M.