Plan of Baltimore
Philadelphia: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr., 1869.
Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 9 1/2" x 11"
This lovely city plan or town plan of Baltimore, MD depicts the city in beautiful detail. Shows streets, notable buildings, parks, railroads, and ferry and steamboat routes. The map is in very good condition. Full original margins, small chips and tears at edges.
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.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $75.00
Item #309704