"Pennsylvania", Carey, Mathew

Mathew Carey was a seminal figure in early American publishing; establishing the first publishing firm to specialize in cartography and issuing the first atlas devoted exclusively to American maps. He set up an elaborate cottage system of craftsmen for compiling, engraving, printing, and coloring maps. This practice was emulated by later American cartographic publishers such as John Melish and Henry S. Tanner. The American Atlas concept was also adopted by other publishers in both the United States and Europe.

An early map of the state showing the river systems, topography, and a number of place names. This second state includes the delineation of important roads that were not on the 1796 edition as well as several new place names including Legionville, Hanover, Somerset, Columbia and Downing. Engraved by William Barker.

References: Wheat & Brun #445.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a clean sheet.