“MICHIGAN” Thomas Gamaliel Bradford. Boston: Weeks, Jordan and Co., c. 1838. Rare first edition – rare first issue – with outline color. (Image: 14 x 11 3/8‘’)
Very fine & beautifully engraved map with original outline color. Engraved by G. W. Boynton (owner of an engraving company in Boston 1830’s - 40’s). From An Illustrated Atlas, Geographical, Statistical and Historical of the United States and Adjacent Countries by T. G. Bradford.
This exceptionally handsome 1838 map is one of the earliest published maps of the state of Michigan. It depicts the new state of Michigan (statehood 1837) with the counties named and delineated. Topographical features are shown with various land routes, water routes, cities, towns, and islands identified.
Indian tribes and The inset, upper right, depicts “Northwest Part of Michigan”. A very interesting and very scarce view of the region as it existed in the 1930’s.
Shipped unmatted
