MAP OF THE WORLD ON THE MERCATOR PROJECTION. EXHIBITING THE AMERICAN CONTINENT AS IT'S CENTRE.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell

Map of the World on the Mercator Projection. Exhibiting the American Continent as it's Centre.

Handcolored engraving, 1860
Image size 14 x 17 7/8" (35.5 x 45.3 cm) plus margins.
Good condition. Original hand coloring. LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 47417
Price: $395.00
Publisher : Published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia. A first edition example.

A handsome map of world that appeared in the first edition of "Mitchell's New General Atlas, Containing maps of the Various Countries of the World, Plans of Cities, Etc. . . ." Nicely embellished with a ribbon and flower border which includes roses, hibiscus and trumpet vine. This border is unique to the 1st edition. Maps