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Nice example of Tanner's map of the New England States, which first appeared in his American Atlas in 1823 (and prior to that in serial format, in 1819). Tanner is one of the most important names in American Cartographic History. As a publisher, he produced seminal works such as Mills Atlas of South Carolina, many of the important large format wall and case maps by Melish, Austin & others and as an engraver. Perhaps his most important work is his American Atlas, which represented a breakthrough in quality, both in engraving and production, as well as the first elephant folio format atlas utilizing indigenous cartography to be published in the US. The atlas was published by Tanner and his son Thomas R. Tanner, for over 20 years. The American Atlas maps were also issued in pocket map format, of which this is perhaps the most attractive, being the only one with a cartouche (except the North America map, which was not issued in pocket format). This represents one of the last uses of the plate and a very late publication date for Tanner. A nice example, with minor browning. Folds into brown 12mo covers with gilt title.
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