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Description United States of America / compiled from the latest and best authorities by John Melish, 1820 ; engraved by Wm. W. Warr, Philada.; Maps of North America. / Countries / United States (except New York) / Whole
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"Entered according to Act of Congress 10th July 1818, and published by John Melish, Philadelphia." ''Note 2.'') From John Melish's Traveller's directory through the United States, 1825. ''Note 3.'') Improved to 1824 / by Jno. G. Melish. ''Note 4.'') Includes ill. ''Note 5.'') National Endowment for the Humanities Grant for Access to Early Maps of the Middle Atlantic Seaboard. ''Note 6.'') Prime meridians: Washington and London. ''Note 7.'') Shows the United States east of the Continental Divide and part of Canada and Mexico. ''Note 8.'') Relief shown by hachures.
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1 map : hand col. ; 39 x 47 cm.
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Map Div. 01-5291 [Filed with U.S., 1824; text in Map Div. 88-2015]
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institution QS:P195,Q219555
Author John, 1771-1822 -- Cartographer Melish
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From The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. http://maps.nypl.org

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Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division
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2-3-2004; updated 3-25-2011
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434059




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