State of Washington Historical Map
State of Washington Historical Map
State of Washington Historical Map
State of Washington Historical Map
State of Washington Historical Map

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1947

State of Washington Historical Map

$425.00
SKU: 1404

DESCRIPTION

This is a striking example of this vintage pictorial map of the State of Washington's history.  The map is printed on both sides with numbered artistic vignettes depicting historical events. A key with all of the history described surrounds three sides of the map.  The lower center also shows a legend of the old roads and trails.
On the verso is a "Condensed History of the State of Washington" by Chapin D. Foster, Director, Washington State Historical Society.  The text is interspersed with illustrations, photos, maps, and a listing of county names and their origins.

FULL TITLE

State of Washington Historical Map, Compiled and Published by Washington State Historical Society, Historical Bldg., Tacoma, Cooperating, Belle Reeves, Secretary of State, Copyright 1947

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Compiled and Published by Washington State Historical Society. Illustrated by Jack E. Moody

PUBLISHER

Washington State Historical Society

PUBLICATION

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

32.5 X 21

CONDITION

It is in excellent condition; it looks like it has been framed and protected since 1947. There is a minor scrape at the neatline lower right, but the piece is still there. See photos for details.