Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Kentucky and Tennessee category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1887 Bradley Map of Kentucky and Tennessee

A fine example of William M. Bradley's 1887 map of Kentucky and Tennessee. The map covers both states in fine detail along with parts of neighboring Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia. Bradley also delineates survey grids west of the Tennessee River, referencing the work of the U.S. Land Survey. Also noted are various cities, towns, rivers, railroads, settlements and an assortment of additional topographical details. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Kentucky and Tennessee. Like most of Colton's state maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Covers the both Kentucky and Tennessee in full as well as parts of the adjacent states. This map was issued at the height of the American westward expansion. A beautiful example of A. J. Johnson�s 1861 map of Kentucky and Tennessee. Probably the most decorative of Johnson�s Kentucky-Tennessee series, this rare map offers a fascinating snapshot of these secessionist states shortly following the outbreak of the American Civil War. Map shows both states in full with color coding according to county. A fine example of Thomas Cowperthwait and S. A. Mitchell�s 1854 map of Kentucky with three inset maps: environs of Lexington in the upper left quadrant, Falls of the Ohio River in the lower left, and the route between Washington and Clarksburg in the lower right. Steam Boat routes along with distances are presented in the map�s upper right quadrant. The whole is engraved and colored in Mitchell�s distinctive style with green border work and vivid pastels. A beautiful example of A. J. Johnson�s 1866 map of Kentucky and Tennessee. Represents Johnson's third iteration of this map, which he updated in 1865 to reflect changes to these secessionist states following the American Civil War. Map shows both states in full with color coding according to county. Inset views of the Nashville State House and the Entrance to Mammoth Cave decorate the map in the upper left and lower right quadrants, respectively. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Kentucky and Tennessee. Covers both states in full as well as parts of the adjacent states. Like most of Colton's state maps, this map is largely derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers, rapids, fords, and an assortment of additional topographical details. An extremely attractive example of Colton�s 1854 pocket map format railroad and township map of the Western States. Covers the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin with parts of Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Offers extraordinary detail with color coding to the county level. This hand colored map is a lithographic engraving, dating to 1862 by the legendary American Mapmaker S.A. Mitchell, the younger. It represents the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Shows both political and geographical features. This is a larger and more detailed version of Mitchell�s 1860 issue of the same map. One of the most attractive atlas maps of this region to appear in the mid 19th century. Features the floral border typical of Mitchell maps from the 1860-65 period.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1887 Bradley Map of Kentucky and Tennessee