Western Hemisphere (and) Eastern Hemisphere.

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ARTIST: Samuel Augustus Mitchell
PUBLISHER: Published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia.
MEDIUM: Stone engraving,
DATE: 1877-78.
EDITION SIZE: Image size for each 14 x 10 1/16" (35.5 x 25.5 cm). plus margins
DESCRIPTION: This attractive pair of maps is featured in Mitchell's "New General Atlas." Each map displays the comparative heights of mountains and lengths of rivers above its respective hemisphere. Beneath the Western Hemisphere, polar projections are depicted, while below the Eastern Hemisphere, there are two projections: one illustrating the greatest mass of water and the other showing the greatest mass of land. Both maps are encircled by Mitchell's signature grape vine border, adding a classic decorative touch.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 13x 16.25 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Good Condition, little to no paper damage in the margins. Both prints.
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CATEGORIES: Maps

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