Subject: South Carolina
Period: 1827 (published)
Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
14.8 x 12.9 inches
37.6 x 32.8 cm
This finely engraved map is on a full folio sheet (21.9 x 17.5") surrounded by English text giving a brief description of the state’s boundaries, rivers, climate, chief towns, government, and history. The map was issued prior to the creation of Anderson and Pickens counties in the northwestern part of the state (established in 1826) and delineates rivers, roads, towns, and counties with numerous meeting houses (M.H.) located throughout. Based upon the first official map of South Carolina by John Wilson. Engraved by Samuel Hufty.
References: Phillips (Atlases) #1177-24.
Condition: A
Contemporary color with a hint of offsetting and a bit of foxing below the map image.