Colton's United States Showing the Military Stations, Forts & c. Plate created prior to the Louisiana

created prior to the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition

The map also shows the newly built Erie Canal (6 years previous)

this map covers from Knik Arm and Turnagain Arm southwards as far as the southernmost tip of Kodiak Island

The verso shows a nice chart of the Coats of Arms for 34 states

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Colton's United States Showing the Military Stations, Forts & c. Plate created prior to the LouisianaOne of the earliest books on the Civil War focusing on the Southern Rebellion. Rare first edition with the oft missing map included (a striking map showing the military stations and forts during the Civil War).