Wells, Joseph (sold)
Joseph Wells (April 8, 1808 - October 5, 1874) was an English-American engraver active in Brooklyn, New York, in the late 19th century. Wells was born in Birmingham,e England where mastered line engraving. He emigrated to the United States, settling in Brooklyn, New York, on Aug 28, 1837. Well's pioneered the transient from copper to steel plate engraving in the mid-19th century. He was active as an engraver until about 1870.
Texas at its fullest - months after joining the United States.
Ensign's Travellers' Guide, and Map of the United States, containing the Roads, Distances, Steam Boat and Canal Routes.
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A scarce Mexican-American War (1846 - 1848) variant edition of Ensign and Thayer's series of United States wall maps. This map, dated 1846, is the first edition to show Texas after joining the United States - with its fullest borders extending north as far as modern-day Wyoming and including New Mexico. (more details)