Description: This is an Extremely Scarce last edition listed in Phillips of Mitchell's New Universal Atlas Published by Charles DeSilver).The maps still bear the copyright and imprint of Charles DeSilver, but his address on most of the maps is changed from 251 Market Street to 714 Chestnut Street Several of the maps have changes from the 1858 edition: New Jersey has new railroads, Washington D.C. has the column of References redone, North Carolina and South Carolina have been completely redrawn by J.L. Hazard, Mississippi had new railroads, Minnesota is a throwback to the 1857 edition with "Minnesota Territory" as the title, and there are subtle changes in many other maps indicating that even at this late date there was an attempt to keep the atlas current. This edition marks the end of the New Universal Atlas run, which started twenty-three years earlier with the Tanner first edition of 1836. Bound in half leather red cloth covered boards with "Mitchell's Universal Atlas" and an elaborate border stamped in gold on the front and "Universal Atlas. Mitchell." on spine. Maps in full color Counties tinted in color. Meridian Washington and Greenwich. Relief shown by hachures. Showns tribes of Native Americans. Matted and Set in a Glass Top Brown Wood Frame that Measures 20"(50.8cm) x 23.5" (59.69cm) high, Condition the Image is Very Good Plus to Excellent this map is in Great condition it has been in this frame since my father framed it in 1950. Guaranteed to be Authentic. A new universal atlas containing maps of the various empires, kingdoms, states and republics of the World. With a special map of each of the United States, plans of cities &c. Comprehended in eighty one sheets and forming a series of one hundred and forty five maps, plans and sections ... Baltimore, Cushings & Bailey, 262 Market Street. 1858. Entered ... 1856, by Charles Desilver ... Pennsylvania. 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Price: 1950 USD
Location: Prescott, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-04T06:45:48.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Physical Map
US State: California
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1859
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Charles DeSilver
Country/Region: United States of America