Plan Boston by Mitchell Samuel Augustus (4 results)

unbound. Map. Steel engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13.5" x 21". Beautifully detailed double page map of Boston and its environs with an inset of the harbor and islands. Shows streets, railroads, wards, notable buildings and sites, parks and ferry routes. Centerfold reinforced. 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.

Unbound, colored engraved map, decorative border, 23"x 15". Some toning and aging, small tape repair in margin; otherwise very good. Maps are wrapped with acid free board, or in rigid sleeves. The Mitchell family started to produce atlases in 1846, and continued into the early 1890s. Around 1860, S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. took over, and the atlas would be called Mitchell's New General Atlas. This is a detailed double page map of Boston from the 1882 installment of this atlas. The map includes a small inset illustrating Boston Harbor & Islands. Ristow 311-313 Phillips 907.

Unbound, colored engraved map, decorative border, 14"x 11". Slight toning and aging, a little margin staining, a few small nicks in margins, wide margins; overall bright and clean. Maps are wrapped with acid free board, or in rigid sleeves. The Mitchell family started to produce atlases in 1846, and continued into the early 1890s. Around 1860, S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. took over, and the atlas would be called Mitchell's New General Atlas. This is a nice colorful map of Boston, including an inset of Boston Harbor, from the 1865 installment of this atlas. Ristow 311-313.

This map of Boston was made by S. Augustus Mitchell for "Mitchells New General Atlas" published in 1888, by WM. M. Bradley & Co. The well maintained maps in this atlas feature Mitchell's characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. Details include the names of streets, railroads, transportation routes, and various points of interest. These 1888 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 13.5 inches.