Martin Luther Smith / MAP OF INTERIOR MEXICO 1850 Map of the Valley 1st Edition

Description: Important map of the Valley of Mexico[MAP OF INTERIOR MEXICO 1850]. Map of the Valley of Mexico with a Plan of the Defenses of the Capital and the Line of Operations of the United States Army under Major General Scott in August and September 1847 [as issued in: Report of the Secretary of War, in Compliance with the Resolution of the Senate, a Map of the Valley of Mexico, from Surveys by Lieutenants Smith and Hardcastle. January 29, 1849. 31st Congress, 1st Session, Executive Document 11] Author: Smith, Martin Luther & Edmund La Fayette Hardcastle. U.S. Secretary of War (Marcy) Title: [MAP OF INTERIOR MEXICO 1850]. Map of the Valley of Mexico with a Plan of the Defenses of the Capital and the Line of Operations of the United States Army under Major General Scott in August and September 1847 [as issued in: Report of the Secretary of War, in Compliance with the Resolution of the Senate, a Map of the Valley of Mexico, from Surveys by Lieutenants Smith and Hardcastle. January 29, 1849. 31st Congress, 1st Session, Executive Document 11] Publication: Washington DC: 1850 Edition: First Edition Description: Text: 8vo (224 x 140 mm). 14, [2] pp. (including final blank leaf), some foxing. COMPLETE WITH LARGE FOLDING LITHOGRAPH MAP OF MEXICO, with U.S. Army routes in red (659 x 500 mm). Folds and short repairs where attached to text, light browning. Recent sympathetic drab wrappers, front cover lettered in manuscript. Good. First edition of this excellent map illustrative of both the Mexican-American War and the cartography of Mexico, prepared by members of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers. Our map is accompanied by the essential text which is not always present. Herein "cartographer M.L. Smith (Lieutenant of the Topographical Engineers) writes to J.J. Abert (Colonel Corps Topographical Engineers) paying homage to the accuracy of Baron Humboldt's map of the Valley of Mexico and stating that it was the only one in which they placed confidence for moving troops in to capture the city. He remarks, however, that he believes that the present map is the first survey of the valley ever made by triangulation. His colleague, E.L.F. Hardcastle, supplements the report with memoirs of the march made in his journal as events occurred. This sparse but pithy report has excellent details on military engineering." (Dorothy Sloan Auction 24a, lot 242). The present example comes from Dorothy Sloan's own Americana collection which was purchased by us in 2020.Garrett & Goodwin, The Mexican-American War, pp. 296, 430-431. Haferkorn, p. 31. Tutorow 1632. Seller ID: 3517 Subject: Americana, Cartography, Latin America ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE: Michael Laird has over thirty-five years' experience working with rare books and manuscripts; he a proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA), and is a Certified member of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA). Terms Payment by PayPal. All orders processed and shipped Signature Required within two business days, well packed (we strive to recycle packing materials). Standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; these orders will be processed according to destination, weight, insurance, and other requirements as specified by the buyer; please inquire for shipping quotes, being mindful that during the current crisis, international shipments can be significantly delayed. All items are guaranteed to be as described; we cheerfully accept returns within 15 days of receipt for a full refund less return shipping costs. We look forward to working with you in developing your collection!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 550 USD

Location: Lockhart, Texas

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