The theatre of war in North America, with the roads and a table of the distances, 1776

Item — Drawer: 122 : L : 5, Section: 3

Identifier: 2020-IL-001-147

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Dates

Creation: 1776

Creator

Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm) (Creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

1 Sheets : 1 map : hand colored ; 39 x 49 cm, on sheet 78 x 57 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Reference numbers

Client reference #94; WAG #289254

Provenance

Marayan Lan Augustyn Inc., 24 April 2001.

Related references

Comparative cartography [Stevens & Tree], 58c

Additional details

Scale [ca. 1:7,500,000]. Relief shown pictorially. Includes Evan's polymetric table of America. Letterpress below map: A compendious account of the British colonies in North-America. First edition, state 3, as distinguished by size and spacing of type.