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A New Map of the United States of America by MITCHELL, Samuel Augustus Sr - 1855

by MITCHELL, Samuel Augustus Sr

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A New Map of the United States of America by MITCHELL, Samuel Augustus Sr - 1855

A New Map of the United States of America

by MITCHELL, Samuel Augustus Sr

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Philadelphia: Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler, 1855. unbound. very good(+). Young, J.H.. Map. Engraving and lithograph with original hand coloring. Image measures 16" x 26.25".<br/> <br/> Beautifully detailed map of the United States including insets of the Gold Region of California and the District of Columbia. Shows states and territories, towns and cities, major routes, historic trails, topographical features and mountain heights, waterways, battle sites and railroads (completed and projected). Light creases to right corners. <Br> <br> Samuel Augustus Mitchell Sr. (1792-1868) was one of the leaders in American cartography of the 19th century and pioneered the conversion of engraved map plates to more affordable lithographic plates. His son, Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr. continued his father's successful mapmaking and publishing business, and was one of the most prolific and renowned 19th century American publishers.<br/> <br/>
  • Bookseller Argosy Book Store US (US)
  • Illustrator Young, J.H.
  • Format/Binding Unbound
  • Book Condition Used - very good(+)
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler
  • Place of Publication Philadelphia
  • Date Published 1855
  • Keywords USA, United States, America, mitchell

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A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, State and Republics of...
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A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, State and Republics of the World. With a Special Map of each of the United States, Plans of Cities, &c.

by Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

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Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1849 Folio. (17 3/8 x 14 inches). Lithographed title with large vignette, letterpress "Table of Contents," and 73 hand-colored lithographed maps, charts and city plans. Three-quarter red morocco over marbled boards, large red morocco title label on front cover, elaborately tooled and lettered in gilt. Spine and corners renewed in red leather. Boards rubbed and scuffed at edges. Maps in fine condition. Overall, a fine copy. A very nice copy of this very scarce atlas, with hand-colored maps of all the individual States and Territories, and including the rare and famous map of "Oregon, Upper California & New Mexico" showing the large yellow-colored area in California labeled "Gold Region." The Atlas concentrates on the American continent with 43 maps of the area, including a fine double-page coast-to-coast map of the United States. Samuel Augustus Mitchell and his sons were the leading publishers of maps in the United States during… Read More
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