Plan Boston by Augustus Mitchell (17 results)
Published by Chicago : John E. Potter & Company 1894
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Seller: CorgiPack, Fulton, NY, U.S.A.CorgiPack
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Map. Condition: Very Good. Original hand-colored leaf from John E. Potter and Company's, "The New Family Atlas." Please refer to photo for condition. PLEASE NOTE: If two images are shown they represent the obverse and reverse of the same leaf--not two separate leaves. Overall dimensions approx. 26" x 15.25". This item will be sh…ipped flat.
Language: English
Published by Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr., Philadelphia 1882
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerunbound. Map. Steel engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13.5" x 21". Beautifully detailed double page map of Boston and its environs with an inset of the harbor and islands. Shows streets, railroads, wards, notable buildings and sites, parks and ferry routes. Centerfold reinforced. 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.
Published by Mitchell, S. Augustus, Philadelphia 1879
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Seller: mediumraremaps.com, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.mediumraremaps.com
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20 1/2 x 13 inches. Condition: Very good. 1879 edition. This ia a double page map with an inset map of the immediate region. This lithograph was colored at the time of publication. Of importance is the display of the railroad network in place at the time of the printing of this map. The inset map along with the overall map shows… the coverage of the area with railroads, a most important theme for the period.
Published by S. Augustus Mitchell 1860
Seller: Eureka Books, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.Eureka Books
Contact seller5-star sellerMap. Map, 11 x 9.25 inches, on sheet 15.5 x 13 inches. Printed in black on tan paper, hand-colored in red, yellow and blue. Map includes the wards and surrounding towns and neighborhoods distinguished by color. Inset map of Boston harbor. Map surrounded by floral border. Map is near fine. Sheet has some tanning to edges.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis map was made by S. Augustus Mitchell for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1887. The well maintained maps in this atlas feature Mitchell's characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. The plan of Boston is illustrated on this map. Details include the names of streets, important buil…dings, rivers, lakes, parks, bridges and railroads. Sections of the city are distinguished by color. These 1887 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 20.75 inches by 13.75 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis map of Boston was made by S. Augustus Mitchell for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1888, by WM. M. Bradley & Co. The well maintained maps in this atlas feature Mitchell's characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. Details include the names of streets, railroads, transportation r…outes, and various points of interest. These 1888 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 21 inches by 13.5 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis map was made by S. Augustus Mitchell for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1884, by WM. M. Bradley & Co. The well maintained maps in this atlas feature Mitchell's characteristic pastel coloring and abundant geographical features. Details include the names of streets, rail roads, depots, canals, parks, rivers and cr…eeks. City sections are distinguished by color. These 1884 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 20.5 inches by 13.5 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThe Mitchell company was one of the first to try out the new technique of engraving on steel plates, experimenting with steel almost 20 years before the rest of the publishing industry. He was printing with steel in the early 1830s; the general switch to steel was approximately 1850. During the early years of the company, Mitche…ll published mainly maps and travel guides. In 1860, Mitchell started producing "Mitchell's New General Atlas", and Mitchell Sr. retired and turned the business over to his son of the same name. The New General Atlas was published until 1893. Today Mitchell maps are sought after for their fine engraving, bright coloring, and attention to detail. They are some of the finest maps produced in the 1860's. This map produced in 1867, has Mitchell's unique floral border, and beautiful hand coloring. This map details the city of Boston, streets,railroads, ferry routes and city sections are shown.An inset map of the country around Boston showing also its harbor and islands. This map measures 9.5 inches by 11 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis hand colored map was made for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1868 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. The plan of the city of Boston is illustrated on this map. An inset shows the vicinity of Boston at a greater scale than the main map. Sections of the city are distinguished by color. Other details include the names of… streets and important buildings, railroads, major roads,and rivers. The pastel coloring in this atlas is very beautiful and more muted than typical. This map measures 9.5 inches by 11 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThe Mitchell company was one of the first to try out the new technique of engraving on steel plates experimenting with steel almost 20 years before the rest of the publishing industry. He was printing with steel in the early 1830s; the general switch to steel was approximately 1850. During the early years of the company, Mitchel…l published mainly maps and travel guides. In 1860, Mitchell started producing "Mitchell's New General Atlas",and Mitchell Sr. retired and turned the business over to his sonof the same name. The New General Atlas was published until1893. Today Mitchell maps are sought after for their fine engraving, bright coloring, and attention to detail. They aresome of the finest maps produced during this time period. This map produced in 1866, has Mitchell's unique floral border, and beautiful hand coloring. This map details Boston including Charlestown, East Cambridge, East Boston, South Boston with an inset map of Boston Harbor. Counties, cities, towns, lakes, rivers, mountains, and transportation routes are noted. Each map was printed on thick paper with vibrant hand color. This map measures 9.25 inches by 11 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis map was produced by S. Augustus Mitchell in 1875 for his New General Atlas. This map shows Mitchells traditional grape vine border, characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. Counties are distinguished by different colors. Wagon trails and major routes of transport are also shown. These 18…75 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 20.5 inches by 13 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThe Mitchell company was one of the first to try out the new technique of engraving on steel plates, experimenting with steel almost 20 years before the rest of the publishing industry. He was printing with steel in the early 1830s; the general switch to steel engraving was approximately 1850. During the early years of the compa…ny, Mitchell published mainly maps and travel guides. In 1860, Mitchell started producing "Mitchell's New General Atlas". Mitchell Sr. retired and turned the business over to his son of the same name. The New General Atlas was published until 1893. Today Mitchell maps are sought after for their fine engraving, bright coloring, and attention to detail. They are some of the finest maps produced in the 1860's. This map, produced in 1863, shows Mitchell's famous flower border, which is only seen in the early editions of his atlases. This map shows Boston as well as an inset of Boston Harbor. This map measures 11 inches by 14 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerIn 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 11.25 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis hand colored map was made for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1877 by S. Augustus Mitchell. Boston is illustrated on this map. Sections of the city are highlighted by color. Other details include the names of streets, important monuments, railroads, and rivers. This map measures 20.5 inches by 13.5 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerS. Augustus Mitchell Jr., made this hard to find map of Boston and the surrounding area in 1872. Surrounding the beautifully hand colored map is the characteristic traditional ivy style border. Details on the map included street names, parks, reservoirs, ferry lines, and identification of important landmarks. An inset map shows…the country around Boston showing also its harbor and islands. This map measures 21 inches by 13 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis exceptional map is from "Mitchells New General Atlas" published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr in 1861. This steel plate engraved map has original hand coloring and crisp engraved lines. Maps from this 1861 ( 2nd edition) atlas have become very difficult to acquire.Surrounding this map of the plan of Boston,is a ' inch floral…border. Counties provinces, many cities,rivers and lakes are identified on this beautiful map.An inset map of the country around Boston showing also its harbor islands is included. This map measures 9.25 inches by 11 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis map was produced by Augustus Mitchell in 1878 for his New General Atlas. Highlights of this map are Mitchells traditional grapevine border, characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. The city plan of Boston is illustrated on this map with an inset of Boston Harbor. Wards and surrounding to…wns and neighborhoods are distinguished by color. This 1878 map offers a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to the value as great examples of Mitchell's classic mapmaking style. This map measures 21 inches by 13.5 inches.
