Rand McNally's first large format map of the United States, likely the earliest Rand McNally atlas map. Shows complete railroad network throughout the entire country. Untitled, but "Printed for Historical Atlas of the World by Rand, McNally & Co." Published in Chicago by H.H. Hardesty & Co. in their very scarce 1875 Historical Atlas of the World Illustrated, also known as the elusive Jones & Hamilton atlas. Native American tribes noted all throughout the West. Yellowstone National Park delineated. Railroads, Proposed Railroad Routes and Stage Routes indicated. Early printed color (green states colored by crossing fine yellow lines with fine blue lines). Only three states indicated in orange: Delaware, West Virginia and Oregon. There would seem to be a reason for this, but it’s not known. Most of Idaho indicated as “Unexplored Country.” Part of Montana not shown. Rand McNally became an incorporated business in 1873, originally publishing pocket maps and the like. This is the first known atlas map by the firm and predates their own first atlas, the Business Atlas. A slug printed just below title reads “Printed Under Patent of Jan. 12, 1876.” Archivally repaired short split at bottom of left fold. One small archivally repaired tear and a tiny reinforced corner. Minor small and light spots in a few places. Toned at left margin. A very scare commodity. 17.75 x 36.

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