World map double Hemispheres Polar Projections World Rivers 1869 decorative map

The World in Hemispheres, with Other Projections.

(North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Polar Regions, Hemispheres, Rivers of the World).

Issued c. 1867-9, Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell.

Attractive mid-19th century engraved and lithographed map, with original hand color. 

Mitchell maps of this mid-century era were issued with a range of color as well as variant decorative borders such as the grape cluster and vine framing.

Nice looking example, sheet gently uniformly age toned, pleasing subtle [mellow] age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 12 1/2" H x 15 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 10 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp. 260.

[R25784].