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Jacob Monk 1853 Map of North America [173506]

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Jacob Monk 1853 Map of North America    [173506]

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Large wall map, typical nvarnish finish, mounted to board for viewing. "New map of that portion of North America exhibiting the United States and Territories, the Canadas, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Mexico also Central America and the West India Islands. Jacob Munk publisher, 1853, Baltimore, Maryland." Monk was an active American map maker in Baltimore the 1850s. I was unable to find information on Mr. Monk prior to 1850 (fh). He is not listed in the 1845 or 1849-1850 Baltimore directories. Monk published his first large wall map (his first map) sometime in January, 1851 to good acclaim. He advertised widely on the east coast. As Monk sent his map around for review, a number of corrections were suggested, such that a new, "corrected" version was published about January, 1853 after he had received approval from the US Bureau of topographical engineers. This edition of the map (1853) also included a Mercator's projection in the lower corner. Monk touted: "this is the only map with a complete and well developed map of Central America." He further noted that he had placed "over 100 important towns where court houses are located." and "exploring routes laid down with equal clearness." Another Jacob Monk in Philadelphia advertised for what appears to be salesmen troughout America both before, during, and after the other Monk's maps were published, thus is probably a different man. This map is rare. It shows all of the wetsern territories clearly, the various routes taken by Kearney, and Fremont's 1843, 1844 and 1845 routes are noted as "F's 1844". Certain weaknesses exist in the western portion as might be expected for the time. Lake Bigler, in example (Tahoe) is not shown. Walker Lake shows as "Waller's". Several key forts are present, including Fort Hall, Fort Bridger, Mormon Fort. Figural clipper ships abound in the oceans, and the 2" wide border contains alternating floral patterns inside shiled like vignettes. The map is 59 across x 56" tall and is adhered to a board. Otherwise very good.