ARTIST: Samuel Augustus Mitchell
PUBLISHER: Published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia
MEDIUM: Engraving handcolored,
DATE: 1849
EDITION SIZE: 15 x 12 5/16" (382 x 313 mm).
DESCRIPTION: A fine map from Mitchell's, "A New Universal Atlas containing maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World". Mitchell is one of the first truly successful commercial cartographers in the United States. An inset highlights the southern part of Patagonia, capturing the geographical intricacies of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay with remarkable accuracy. This map is not just a geographical tool but also a piece of art, with its decorative elements enhancing its overall appeal.
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CONDITION: Good condition. Original hand coloring.
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