Wagner, Thomas S. Wagner and M'Guigan (sold)
Thomas S. Wagner and M'Guigan (fl. 1846 - 1858) were Philadelphia based publishers and lithographers active in the mid 19th century. The Wagner and M'Guigan (or McGuigan) firm were general interest lithographers and as such their work consisted of portraits, bookplates, advertisements and views as well as map. The firm was also an early pioneer of color lithography and for this were awarded a Silver Medal by the Franklin Institute in the 1840s. The Wagner and M'Guigan firm succeeded the Pinkerton, Wagner and M'Guigan firm.
Pelton's Political & Physical Map of the Western Hemisphere. / Pelton's Political & Physical Map of the Eastern Hemisphere.
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A mammoth, extremely rare, and highly desirable set of hemisphere wall maps issued by C. Pelton in 1858. These spectacular wall maps rarely appear on the market and almost never as a set. Depicts the entire world on a hemisphere projection. On both maps, ... (more details)