Item 47: Advertisement for Original Map of Pennsylvania, 1951 February
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 55
Dates
- Created: 1951 February
Creator
- Howell, Reading, 1743-1827 (Person)
Disclaimer for Name and Subject Authorities
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Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Advertisement
Condition Note:
Good, advertisements have typical yellow discoloration.
Measurements:
Clipping 1: 5 1/16 in. x 4 ½ in.
Clipping 2: 8 ½ in. x 2 5/16 in.
Title:
Second American Map of State
Description:
These clippings appear to be advertisements for the sale of an original copy of the first several drawn maps of Pennsylvania originating from 1791/1792. The cartographer appears to be Reading Howell or Samuel Lewis.
This map is on sale for $20, which, when adjusted for inflation, is approximately $240 today.
Location:
Pennsylvania
Creator
- Howell, Reading, 1743-1827 (Person)
- Lewis, Samuel, 1754-1822 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu