Mathew Carey was a seminal figure in early American publishing; establishing the first publishing firm to specialize in cartography and issuing the first atlas devoted exclusively to American maps. He set up an elaborate cottage system of craftsmen for compiling, engraving, printing, and coloring maps. This practice was emulated by later American cartographic publishers such as John Melish and Henry S. Tanner. The American Atlas concept was also adopted by other publishers in both the United States and Europe.

This early map of Pennsylvania features nice detail of settlements, early wagon roads, rivers, and topography. County configuration is current to 1811, with the addition of Schuylkill County from Berks and Northampton.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #1372-14.

Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color with faint toning along the centerfold and light staining in the top corners.