1838 / 1846
Maker: Bradford
Antique hand-colored map of Illinois with counties delineated by color. This map was published by Bradford in his Universal Illustrated Atlas, which was first printed in 1838, with editions in the years following until 1848. All of the maps in these atlases have the same year printed in the lower left, regardless of the actual year of publication, and this map may be slightly later based on the numerous railroads shown. It is also possible that these railroads existed in 1838 as horse-drawn railways and were later used as locomotive railroads (the first horse-drawn railroad in the US was made in 1810). This map also shows the National Road, the first US highway which was authorized in 1806 and by 1839 reached Vandalia. Beautiful original color. Good overall antique condition, with some small stains and mild foxing. Measures approx. 14.25 x 11.25 inches.
Genuine Antique Map from 1838 / 1846
Item Number: MWE599