1870 Samuel Augustus Mitchell Antique Map of South America

Description: contact usebay profileebay store Map of South America showing its Political Divisions...1870 S. Augustus Mitchell Cartographer : - Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1792 - 1868 Date: - 1870 Size: - 15in x 12in (380mm x 310mm)Ref#: - 35059Condition: - (A+) Fine Condition Description: This original hand coloured antique lithograph map by Samuel Augustus Mitchell in the 1867. These county, state, city & country maps are some of the most ornate and beautifully coloured maps published in the US in the 19th century. For over 50 years, Mitchell his son's and their successors were the most prominent cartographical publishers of maps and atlases General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable Paper color : - off white Age of map color: - Original Colors used: - Yellow, green, blue, pink General color appearance: - Authentic Paper size: - 15in x 12in (380mm x 310mm) Plate size: - 15in x 12in (380mm x 310mm) Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm) Imperfections: Margins: - None Plate area: - None Verso: - NoneBackground: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1792 - 1868 Was born in Bristol, Connecticut after his father had emigrated from Scotland in 1773. While little is know about his early schooling, it is know that Mitchell found the quality of early geography text books to be lacking, and determined that he would write and publish better works. This decision led him to relocate to Philadelphia in 1829 or 1830, which was then the center of commercial publishing in America. Mitchells first cartographic work was the re-issue of Anthony Finleys New American Atlas in 1831, a work first issued by Finley in 1826, in response to Henry Schenk Tanners monumental work of the same title, issued in serial format from 1818 to 1822 and as a complete work from 1823 onward. While the map content in Mitchells edition of the New American Atlas are same as Finleys edition, each map has been significantly improved and revised, primarily with the addition of new owns and roads. This is especially true in the South and West. Finley had originally collaborated with D.H. Vance and J.H. Young in the preparation of the maps. Vances name is removed from the Mitchell edition. Mitchell continued to work with Young, an association which would continue for several decades. Following publication of the New American Atlas, Mitchell began issuing the individual maps in pocket map format. Beginning in 1834, Mitchell began offering reduced sized Tourist Pocket Maps of a number of states in the United States. J.H. Young and D. Haines are listed as the engravers on these maps. In 1832, Mitchell offered the first edition of his Travellers Guide Through the United States, A Map of the Roads, Distances, Steam Boat & Canal Routes &c. By J.H. Young . . ., which would become one of his most popular and enduring works. The map of the United States was done by steel engraving, one of the earliest uses of a steel engraving in map publishing in America. In the same year, the first edition of Mitchells Map of the United States, by J.H. Young was issued, bearing the copyright date of October10, 1831. This map would be revised and issued until 1844. Young also compiled A New Map of the United States in 1833. These two wall maps would come to dominate the market and their success led to several later US wall maps issued by Mitchell. This second map was also issued under the title of Mitchells Reference and Distance Map of the United States, which was issued until 1851. Beginning in 1839, Mitchell also began publication of his school atlas. This work and variant editions for older and younger students, was issued by Mitchell and his successors from 1839 to 1886. Mitchell was neither a cartographer nor an engraver. His primary function was as the editor and business manager of his publishing company, with Young working as the primary maker of maps. In 1845, Mitchell acquired the rights to Henry Schenk Tanners New Universal Atlas from Carey & Hart, which had previously acquired the copyright from Tanner and published editions of 1843 and 1844. Mitchell changed many of the maps and issued two editions of the atlas in 1846. He changed the copperplates to lithography, utilizing Peter S. Duval in Philadelphia to produce the stones. Mitchell re-issued the atlas at least annually until 1850, when he sold the rights to the work to Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, who published the atlas until 1853, when it in turn sold the rights to the newly reorganized Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler. Thereafter, Desilver took over publication in 1855, revised the decorative border of the maps, and issued editions until 1859, when the copyright was sold to Cushings & Bailey, who published editions of the New Universal Atlas in 1859 and 1860. These latter editions are very rare and incorporate several novel maps, including a mid-continent map of the US beginning in 1855 and a map of Kansas in 1859. There has also been reports of an 1862 edition, although this writer is not aware of any examples in public or private collections. In 1860, Mitchells son Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr. began issuing Mitchells New General Atlas. While his father had continued to issue wall maps and other works, this appears to be his sons first entry into the trade. The New General Atlas was issued by SA Mitchell Jr. until 1887. From 1880 to 1887, Bradley & Company published the atlas. Various other minor publishers, including A.R. Keller, produced editions as late as 1894. (Ref: M&B; Tooley) What is an Antique Map The word Antique in the traditional sense refers to an item that is more than a hundred years old. In the past maps were sold in two forms, as a single sheet (broadsheet) or bound in an atlas or book. The majority of antique maps for sale today come from books or atlases and have survived due to the protection offered by the hardback covers. When considering a purchase The first thing to determine when staring a collection or purchasing an item, is what is important to you. Most collectors prefer to build their collections around a theme. 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Price: 65 USD

Location: Ivanhoe, VIC

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