CAREY & LEA. Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Rhode Island. Philadelphia: H. C. Carey & I. Lea, 1827. Originally published in “A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas.” Engraved, original hand color in full. Sheet size: 17 ¾ x 21 ¾ inches. Neat line to neat line: 11 ¼ x 8 ½ inches. Along with his brother-in-law, Isaac Lea, “Carey & Lea” became one of the most prominent publishing houses in the country. A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas was comprised of maps surrounded by text documenting the history, climate, population and other specifications of each area. Carey & Lea’s approach to this publication focused on the western hemisphere as a region with the potential for wealth, opportunity and development. Works from this atlas are known as some of the finest examples of early depictions of the United States.