Snow, George Knowles (sold)
George Knowles Snow (August 19, 1826 - August 3, 1885) was a Boston, Massachusetts publisher active in the second half of the 19th century. He was born in Orleans, Massachusetts. Snow is generally associated with his brothers-in-law 'Bradleee'. Under the imprint of 'G. K. Snow and Bradlee', the firm published Snow's Pathfinder Railway Guide for the New England States, from about 1869. Bradlee may refer to both Charles Horace Bradlee and his brother John Emery Bradlee - both of whom published tourist guides of New England and particularly the White Mountains. This would do much to explain the lack of first initials in the 'Bradlee' portion of the imprint. Snow marred Mary Jane Bradlee (1828 - ????), the sister of John Emory Bradlee (1831 - c. 1882) and Charles Horace Bradlee (1844 - 1912).
One of the earliest commercial relief maps for sale in the US.
This is a rare 1872 raised relief map of the White Mountains of New Hampshire - considered one of the earliest raised relief maps issued commercially for the American market. The map was issued at the height of the 19th century White Mountains tourism boom that followed railroad penetration into the scenic region. The map is crafted in Papier Mâché to which text has been 'somehow' printed to conform to the terrain. The vertical scale is 1 : 133333. Shading distinguishes elevation, and a key in the upper right notes mountains, exceptional natural sights and lodges (or houses). Red highlights items of interest to the tourist, including the railroad system and various lodges. (more details)