Mitchell S Augustus Jr (138 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Hand-colored map 14" x 11 1/2". Horizontal fold, Small splits margins of center fold; no foxing or soiling. W. H. Gamble (illustrator). Book.

Condition: Good. 15.5" x 12.75" Hand-colored lithograph, Oblong, Good with tiny loss at corner, minor tears, toning, creasing.

Single sheet removed from atlas. Sheet dimensions approximately H 15 1/2 inches x L 12 9/16 inches. Map with border dimensions: approx. H 13 11/16 inches x L 11 3/8 inches. Several small chips at left margin from removal; light toning at edges with a few small stains. Color remains bright. Ideal for framing. Jpegs emailed upon request.…

Map no binding. Condition: Near fine. [MAP]. Mitchell's New General Atlas. 10 ¾" x 13 1/2", 9 1/8" x 11 7/8"; engraved map showing the Canadian province of Ontario, vining border; hand-colored; light age-toning of paper; near fine. A nicely detailed hand-colored map of Ontario showing Lake Huron to the west, Quebec to the north and east, and bordered by Lake Erie in the southwest and Lake Ontario in the south. New York state, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, all in the U.S. lie to the south of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Michigan lies to the far west. Georgian Bay, Saginaw Bay, Manitoulin Bay and Nottawasaga Bay are identified. Lake Nipissing and Lake St. Clair are labeled.…

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map measures 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches.

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This is a beautiful map of North America that includes the entire continent with Greenland, and the West Indies Islands. This map measures 8.25 inches by 10.5 inches.…

1860 edition. Hand-colored lithograph map of Cincinnati, from an atlas published in 1860. 10.5 x 11 inches image size; sheet size 12 x 15.5 inches. Colors bright.

unbound. Map. Hand colored engraving. Philadelphia: S.A. Mitchell Jr., 1864. Image measures 13" x 10 1/2" This first edition map published in 1860 shows the lower portion of Manhattan, south of 45th St. Parts of Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Downtown Brooklyn can be seen, as well as Governor's Island and Ellis Island. Ferry lines are shown as well as railroads, parks, hospitals, and important civic buildings. This map was included as Plate 19 for the first edition of "Mitchell's New General Atlas." Differing from later variants, this edition does not have political wards numbered or colored. 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.…

unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 9 1/2" x 11" This lovely city plan or town plan of Baltimore, MD depicts the city in beautiful detail. Shows streets, notable buildings, parks, railroads, and ferry and steamboat routes. The map is in very good condition. Full original margins, small chips and tears at edges. 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.…

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. A decorative floral boards surrounds this handcolored map of the districts of Baltimore. A handsome copy of a rather scarce plate. Light foxing, minor even toning, small closed tear at one edge, else bright and clean. 15.25"x12.25". Handcolored plate.…

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This beautiful map of Africa also includes to small inset maps: Map of Liberia and Sierra Leone, and a Map of Egypt. The inset of Egypt is of the Delta of the Nile River at the Mediterranean Sea, with Cairo down to the start of the Nubian Desert. This map measures 10.75 inches by 8.25 inches.…

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map measures 8 inches by 10.75 inches.

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map measures 8 inches by 10.75 inches.

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map measures 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches.

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This beautiful map of Europe also includes a table of the Area Square Miles of the main European countries. This map measures 10.5 inches by 8 inches.…

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map measures 10.75 inches by 8.25 inches.

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map of Asia includes a small inset map of Palestine or the Holy Land. This map measures 10.5 inches by 8.25 inches.…

This map was created for Mitchells School Atlas published 1839 by S. Augustus Mitchell. Regions are noted by beautiful hand color. ' This map measures 10.5 inches by 8 inches.

In 1860 S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. took over his father's map publishing business and in that year he started publishing Mitchell's New General Atlas. Editions of the new general were issued annually until 1887. Mitchell Jr. continued publishing this atlas until 1879. The editions from 1880 to 1887 were published by Wm. M. Bradley. This map published in 1865 is a wonderful example of Mitchell's map-making prowess with beautiful original hand-coloring. This map measures 10.5 inches by 13.5 inches.…

In 1860 S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. took over his father's map publishing business and in that year he started publishing Mitchell's New General Atlas. Editions of the new general were issued annually until 1887. Mitchell Jr. continued publishing this atlas until 1879. The editions from 1880 to 1887 were published by Wm. M. Bradley. This map published in 1865 is a wonderful example of Mitchell's map-making prowess with beautiful original hand-coloring. This map measures 13.5 inches by 10.5 inches.…

In 1860 S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. took over his father's map publishing business and in that year he started publishing Mitchell's New General Atlas. Editions of the new general were issued annually until 1887. Mitchell Jr. continued publishing this atlas until 1879. The editions from 1880 to 1887 were published by Wm. M. Bradley. This map published in 1865 is a wonderful example of Mitchell's map-making prowess with beautiful original hand-coloring. This map measures 10.5 inches by 13.5 inches.…

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This beautiful map of the Eastern Hemisphere has several elements that make it stand apart from the rest. The bottom half of the map includes the Anrtic Zone on a Polar Projection, showing portions of Siberia North America, Europe, and Greenland. There are also 2 illustrations with tables below: the first is the Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the Western Hemisphere, and the second is the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains of the Western Hemisphere. This map measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches.…

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1881 for his New Intermediate Geography. The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates. This map measures 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches.

This map was created for Mitchells School Atlas published 1852 by S. Augustus Mitchell. Regions are noted by beautiful hand color. This map of Asia includes a small inset map of Palestine or the Holy Land. This map measures 10 inches by 8.5 inches.

This map was created for Mitchells School Atlas published 1839 by S. Augustus Mitchell. Regions are noted by beautiful hand color. Stunning map of South America. This map measures 7.75 inches by 10.5 inches.

Folio, original quarter morocco and gilt-lettered cloth. A few smudges to the List of Maps; map of Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado was detached and has been re-inserted, with wear to the marginal fore-edge but no damage to the map image; remaining maps generally nice. Leather rubbed; some small areas of non-structural damage to the cloth.…

Leather-bound. Condition: Very Good. Folio. 40 cm. 15 3/4 in. x 13 in. Contemporary brown textured cloth. Rebacked (spine and corners) in brown half-morocco, with borders of gilt roll. Original boards somewhat scuffed, rubbed and stained, but the entire refurbishing has yielded a very handsome and serviceable volume with many lovely colored maps. Title embossed to top board, in gilt with copper-tone highlights. Green gold-vein endpapers, probably replacements. Eighty-Four colored maps, including three double maps. Some age-toning to endpapers and map margins -- overall very readable and useable! Maps include many groups of U.S. States and Territories, and plans of U.S. Cities. Also maps of Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton, and Prince Edward's Islands, Halifax, Montreal;, Mexico, Central America and West Indies, Cuba, Jamaica, Bermuda, Panama Railroad, South America, Proposed Atrato Canal; New Grenada, Venezuela, Guiana; Equador and Peru; Argentine Confederation; Brazil Chili (& Island of Juan Fernandez); Europe; Russia in Europe, Norway and Sweden; Denmark; Holland and Belgium; France, Spain, and Portugal; Switzerland; England and Wales; Scotland (& Shetland Islands); Ireland; Prussia and the German States; Austria, Italy, Turkey in Europe,and Greece; Maltese Islands; Asia; Persia, Turkey in Asia, Afghanistan, and Beloochistan; Palestine, or The Holy Land; Hindoostan, Farther India, China, and Thibet; Oceanica; Sandwich Islands; Africa; Island of St. Helena; Harbors. Also The World - Eastern and Westernb Hemispheres; The World - Mercator's Projection; North America. Statistical Information at rear includes: (Complete) LIST OF POST OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES; POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES by the Census of 1850 and 1860; LIST OF SLAVE STATES AND THEIR POPULATIONS IN BOTH 1850 AND 1860; Table of (Foreign) POPULATION AND GOVERNMENTS; TABLE OF DISTANCES (ROUTES TO AND FROM FOREIGN PORTS AND CITIES; LAND ROUTES TO PLACES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; MOUNTAINS OF THE WORLD; RIVERS OF THE WORLD. A beautiful, restored and VERY sturdy Atlas from 1863.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original 3/4 leather binding. 84 full color maps on 53 sheets. Maps are clean but rear pagers of index, etc. slight damp stain on bottom corner.not affecting text. Printed right in middle of Civil War.

folio. [ff. 17]. 91 hand-coloured lithographed maps & plans with decorative borders on 58 sheets (5 double-page). 1 hand-coloured time-table on verso of double-hemisphere map. original half calf over blind & gilt-stamped cloth (binding worn & calf oxidized, covers detached, the maps themselves in very good condition). Fifty of the maps (3 double-page, 15 inset) are devoted to Canada and the United States. Included are full-page plans of the cities of Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, New Orleans, Cincinnati & Chicago. cfPhillips, Atlases, 3558.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Folio. 83 leaves, [28] pages: 84 color maps ; 40 cm. Black leather rebacked spine. Original black cloth. Good binding and cover. Wear to cloth edges, occasional spotting, dampstaining to bottom margin affecting last map and text pages in rear. Includes list of post offices in the United States, population of the United States by the census of 1850 and 1860, table of population, governments, & C., table of distances, mountains of the world, and rivers of the world. Phillips 892. Mitchells New General Atlas was a classic geographical reference in the late 19th century. Taking over the Mitchell Company business after his father retired in 1860, S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. revised the existing Mitchell atlas and renamed it the New General Atlas. New editions were published yearly until 1887. The maps were so popular they were used by the public and sometimes other publishers until the beginning of the 1900s. See Ristow, American Maps and Mapmakers.…