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Map. Lithograph. Image measures 13 1/2" x 20 3/4" Detailed antique map of New York City with an inset of the Northern Portion of New York City and County at lower right. Includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens, Wards Island, Blackwell's Island, Governors and Ellis Islands, and part of Jersey City and Hoboken. The map is surrounded by Mitchell's signature decorative grape leaf border, and was published in the 1974 edition of Mitchell's "New Universal Atlas." In excellent condition. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 336348
Titre : New York and Brooklyn
Éditeur : S.A. Mitchell Jr., Philadelphia
Date d'édition : 1872
Reliure : unbound