County Map Texas by Augustus Mitchell (10 results)

Condition: Very good, faint toning. Hand colored map. 21 x 14 inches. Plates 64 & 65: County map of the state of Texas. Showing also portions of the adjoining states and territories, (with inset) Plan of Galveston and vicinity. Copyright by S. Augustus Mitchell 1884. From: Mitchell's New General Atlas, Containing Maps Of The Various Countries Of The World, Plans Of Cities, Etc., Embraced In Ninety-Three Quarto Maps, Forming A Series Of One Hundred and Forty-seven Maps and Plans, Together With Valuable Statistical Tables. Also, A List Of Post-Offices Of The United States And Territories, And Also Census Of 1880 For States, Territories And Counties, Also Of Cities Of Over 10,000 Inhabitants. Philadelphia: Published By Wm. M. Bradley & Bro., No. 1026 Arch Street. 1886.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. County Map of Texas [inset: Galveston Bay and Vicinity]. New York: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1860. Lithograph map (388 x 311 mm), hand-colored. Wonderful map. CONDITION: there is a fair amount of foxing on the reverse of the map though virtually none of it escapes to the image, though there are a few spots here and there. Also there is some browning along the margins as you can see in the photo. COMMENT: about a third of Texas is still composed of "territories", including Young (encompassing the Llano Estacado of the Lonesome Dove tetralogy fame, "destitute of both wood and water" says the map), Bexar, El Paso, and Presidio (home of the Hat Creek Outfit from LD. CONDITON: VG. Nic copy of this great map.…

21 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches. Condition: Very good. Beautiful map of Texas with and inset of Galveston. The map shows the entire state with portions of New Mexico, Indian Territory (Oklahoma) and Louisiana. A classic map of Texas.

Incisione in acciaio, dipinta d'epoca a tutto campo, mm 270x340. Carta del territorio con riquadro che raffigura la baia di Galveston, tutto inquadrato entro bordura decorativa con vitigno intrecciato. Bell'esemplare ben conservata, minimi lievi macchie marginali. Nr.cat: cod 3767.

This hand colored map was made for "Mitchells New General Atlas", published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. in 1872. Texas is illustrated on this map. An inset map shows a Plan of Galveston and vicinity at a greater scale than on the main map. Other details include the names of counties, and important cities, creeks and rivers, mountain ranges, territories, railroads, and lakes. Nice pastel coloring and a floral border complete this map beautifully. This map measures 21 inches by 14 inches.…

This map was made by S. Augustus Mitchell for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1884, by WM. M. Bradley & Co. The well maintained maps in this atlas feature Mitchell's characteristic pastel coloring and abundant geographical features. Details include the names of counties, cities, towns, transportation routes, rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges. Regions are distinguished by color. These 1884 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 21 inches by 14 inches. …

The Mitchell company was one of the first to try out the new technique of engraving on steel plates, experimenting with steel almost 20 years before the rest of the publishing industry. He was printing with steel in the early 1830s; the general switch to steel was approximately 1850. During the early years of the company, Mitchell published mainly maps and travel guides. In 1860, Mitchell started producing "Mitchell's New General Atlas",and Mitchell Sr. retired and turned the business over to his son of the same name. The New General Atlas was published until 1893. Today Mitchell maps are sought after for their fine engraving, bright coloring, and attention to detail. They are some of the finest maps produced in the 1860's. This map produced in 1867, has Mitchell's unique floral border, and beautiful hand coloring. Texas is illustrated on this map. An inset map shows Galveston Bay and vicinity at a greater scale than on the main map. Other details include the names of counties, and important cities, creeks and rivers, mountain ranges, territories, railroads, and lakes. This map measures 11 inches by 9.25 inches.…

The Mitchell company was one of the first to try out the new technique of engraving on steel plates, experimenting with steel almost 20 years before the rest of the publishing industry. He was printing with steel in the early 1830s; the general switch to steel was approximately 1850. During the early years of the company, Mitchell published mainly maps and travel guides. In1860, Mitchell started producing "Mitchell's New General Atlas",and Mitchell Sr. retired and turned the business over to his son of the same name. The New General Atlas was published until1893. Today Mitchell maps are sought after for their fine engraving, bright coloring, and attention to detail. They are some of the finest maps produced in the 1860's. This map produced in 1867, has Mitchell's unique floral border, and beautiful hand coloring. Texas is illustrated on this map. An inset map shows Galveston Bay and vicinity at a greater scale than on the main map. Other details include the names of counties, and important cities, creeks and rivers, mountain ranges, territories, railroads, and lakes. This map measures 11 inches by 9.25 inches.…

This map was produced by S. Augustus Mitchell in 1875 for his New General Atlas. This map shows Mitchells traditional grape vine border, characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. Counties are distinguished by different colors. Wagon trails and major routes of transport are also shown. These 1875 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 21 inches by 14 inches.…

In 1860 S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. took over his father's map publishing business and in that year he started publishing Mitchell's New General Atlas. Editions of the new general were issued annually until 1887. Mitchell Jr. continued publishing this atlas until 1879. The editions from 1880 to 1887 were published by Wm. M. Bradley. This map published in 1865 is a wonderful example of Mitchell's map-making prowess with beautiful original hand-coloring. This map measures 13.5 inches by 10.5 inches.…