Language: English
Published by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1882
Seller: Old Paper Old Ink, Murray, KY, U.S.A.
Map
No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. S. Augustus Mitchell. Plan of Milwaukee. 1882. *** An engraved lithograph map with original hand coloring. It depicts the street plan for Milwaukee, Wisconsin as it was in the latter 19th. century, including railroads, canals, docks, and some of the important buildings. No Harley Davidson factory yet! *** Clear, clean image with good colors. No tears, folds, or creases. Partial map printed on verso does not show through. *** The sheet is 15.25 inches high by 11.5 inches, image size is 13.5 inches high by 10.25 inches.
Published by Bradley, Philadelphia, 1882
Seller: Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books, ABAA, Florham Park, NJ, U.S.A.
Unbound, colored engraved map, decorative boarder, 14"x 11 1/2". Some toning and aging, a couple of minor nicks at left edge; otherwise very good, and 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 an attractive single page map ofthe city of Milwaukee from the 1882 installment of that atlas.Map has some decent color, and good detail on city streets. Ristow 311-313 Phillips 907.
This map was made by S. Augustus Mitchell in 1872. Featured with Mitchells characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. The city plan of Milwaukee is illustrated on this map. Details include main city streets, roads and railroads. City areas are distinguished by color. These 1872 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 10 inches by 13.5 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. 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 10 inches by 14 inches.