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Description

One of the earliest commercial maps to focus on Southern California.

Interesting large format map of Southern California and part of Nevada, hand colored by counties, from Asher & Adams Atlas of the United States.

The map was conceived as a railroad map, so the primary details involve railroad lines and stations. Many early counties not yet present, including Orange, Riverside and Imperial. While ostensibly a railroad map, the only railroads are in Santa Clara, Monterrey and Los Angeles Counties. Even San Diego lacks rail service. Excellent detail.

Condition Description
Faint centerfold and marginal toning.
Asher Biography

Asher & Adams was a New York publishing firm known for their atlases. Notably, their maps were some of the first to prominently exhibit railroad lines, even if this meant a slight reduction in topographical detail. They specialized especially in state and county maps of the United States.

Adams Biography

Asher & Adams was a New York publishing firm known for their atlases. Notably, their maps were some of the first to prominently exhibit railroad lines, even if this meant a slight reduction in topographical detail. They specialized especially in state and county maps of the United States.