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Published by Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler, Philadelphia, 1855
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Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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£ 2,907.65
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Add to basketQuarter Leather. Condition: Very good. First Edition, Early Issue. Folio, [74 plates]. Three-quarter polished red morocco, marbled boards, title in gilt on label affixed to front panel. Measures 17" x 14". Front hinge reinforced, donation bookplate on front endpaper. Faint damp stain to front and rear endpaper, no impact to maps…. Occasional toning to plates, faint spotting to a few plates, a bright example. This work is complete with 71 hand colored lithographed maps, with three double page maps, for a total of 74 plates. Includes a city plan of Washington, D.C. Frontispiece map of the "Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World." This work is an early issue of the 1855 Mitchell's Atlas, with Pierce County, Minnesota (Plate 35), before it was divided into Pierce, Davis, and Renville Counties. Includes the Arkansas population map, not the table of steamboat routes. Lacking the "New Map of Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, and Indian Territories," which follows Plate 37 in the first issue. (Philips Atlases 6118). The 1855 Mitchell's Universal Atlas, published by Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler, in Philadelphia. (illustrator).
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Published by Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler, Philadelphia, 1854
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Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, CanadaAttic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 44 cm. 74 coloured numbered maps, No. 74 being the frontispiece showing mountains and rivers. 3 double-page maps: United States, State of New York, and Europe. Full-page city maps of New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Various state maps list steamboat routes. Some pages have insets. Title page vig…nette shows Columbus arriving in the New World. Contents in red with decorative red and gold border. Half burgundy leather with marbled paper boards, burgundy and gold label. Respined and corners repaired. Edge wear. Ink inscription from 1854 on a front page. Occasional foxing. Title continues: "Comprehended in seventy five sheets and forming a series of One Hundred and Twenty Nine Maps Plans and Sections." A better-than-average copy of a rare atlas, the focus of which is primarily the United States. First published by Augustus Mitchell in 1846, after he acquired the rights to Henry Schenk Tanner's "New Universal Atlas" from Carey & Hart. Mitchell changed many of the maps, changed the copperplates to lithographs and issued the atlas at least once a year until 1850 when he sold the rights to Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company. Afterwards the rights were bought and sold several times, the atlas being published until at least 1860.
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Mitchell's school atlas [cartographic material] : comprising the maps and tables designed to accompany Mitchell's School and family geography 1854 [LeatherBound]
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus)Young, J. H. (James Hamilton),Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus) School geography,Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1854 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 66 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 66.
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Mitchell's school atlas [cartographic material] : comprising the maps and tables designed to accompany Mitchell's School and family geography 1854 [Leather Bound]
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus),Young, J. H. (James Hamilton),Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), School geography,Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 66, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 66 66.
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Mitchell's school atlas [cartographic material]: comprising the maps and tables designed to accompany Mitchell's School and family geography
Mitchell, S. Augustus; Young, J. H.; Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler
Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026
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Seller: Livres Anciens Rares, Paris, FranceLivres Anciens Rares
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 66 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1854. This modern reproduction of Mitchell's school atlas [cartographic material]: comprising the maps and tables designed to accompany Mitchell's School and family geography by Mitchell, S. August…us (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868; Young, J. H. (James Hamilton); Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868. School geography; Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler makes an old or rare text available for consultation, bibliographic research, and specialized collections. Book images are non-contractual.
