"Mitchell's Travellers Guide Through the United States. A Map of the Roads, Distances, Steam Boat & Canal Routes &c.", Mitchell/Young

This pocket map shows the United States west to the Mississippi River and a little beyond to include a small portion of Missouri Territory. The map is very detailed and features nine insets; namely the Vicinity of Philadelphia, Washington, Charleston, Boston, New York, Cincinnati, Albany, New Orleans, plus the Vicinity of the Falls of Niagara. The labyrinth of canals and early roads are clearly shown. The legend shows a dashed line for railroads. The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road (also known as the Charleston & Hamburg Road) is clearly delineated, and at 137 miles long, was one of the longest in the world at the time. This series of maps, first published in 1832, was designed for the market represented by the burgeoning number of travelers and new immigrants. The maps were printed on thin bank note paper and folded so they could be carried easily for quick reference while traveling. This 1837 edition is nearly identical to the 1832 first edition with a few updates, including Wisconsin Territory added from Michigan Territory, and a few more Indian tribes appearing in Missouri Territory (no doubt a result of western expansion). The map was "Engraved on steel by J.H. Young & D. Haines." Still bound with the 78-page guide. Folds into original green leather covered boards with gilt tooling and title Mitchell's Travellers Guide Through the United States.

References: Ristow, p. 304.

Condition: B

Issued folding with light offsetting, minor foxing, and a 3.25" archivally repaired edge tear at left. There are numerous fold separations that have been skillfully repaired on verso with a tiny amount of loss mostly along the right vertical fold. Covers are moderately worn.