Collection: Osher Collection
Name: Historical map of the United States showing early Spanish, French & English discoveries and explorations; also forts, towns & battle fields of historic interest, edited by Rufus Blanchard, Chicago 1876.
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Notes: Shows historical events on a large linen backed map of the eastern United States. Includes six facsimiles of early maps. The map indicates Blanchard's growing interest in American history and was published to commemorate the centennial of the United States. Verso: Tablet of history outlining the discovery and exploration of America, and the settlement, wars and civil progress of the United States, from her colonial beginning to 1876. Very fragile and difficult unfolding and folding.
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Dimensions: 137 x 145 cm folded to 37 x 27 cm
LC Call Number: G3700 1876 .B5
OCLC: 914859842
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