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.

A delicately engraved map presenting political divisions in outline color. Extends to include the Balearic Islands and portions of France and northern Africa. Locates towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. Drawn by Samuel Lewis.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color with faint offsetting and minor foxing that is mostly in the blank margins. Minor staining is confined to the lower right margin.