ARTIST: Abraham Bradley jr.
PUBLISHER: Published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston.
MEDIUM: Copper engraving,
DATE: 1797
EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 3/8 x 15 5/8" (214 x 396 mm).
DESCRIPTION: First state of two. From the "Morse's American Gazetteer." Notable for being one of the earliest maps printed in America to extend to the Mississippi River, Bradley's map is equally important for outlining States I (Ohio), II (Indiana), III (Illinois), IV (Michigan) and V (Wisconsin) -- the new states formed from the Old Northwest Terrritory, as proposed by the Ordinance of 1789. The Western Reserve is called New Connecticut.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Rust stains. Sent to Leslie Courtois 8/12
CONDITION:
REFERENCE: Wheat & Brun 158, state 1.