City of New-York
Philadelphia: Thomas Cowperthwait & Co., 1850.
Map. Engraving with original hand color. Image measures 15 1/2" x 12 1/2"
This detailed map of New York was published in Thomas Cowperthwait's 1850 edition of Mitchell's "New Universal Atlas." It is one of the first maps of New York City to appear in a commercial atlas. The map depicts southern Manhattan from 37th street to Battery Park, and parts of the Brooklyn waterfront. Colored to depict wards, the map includes references to parks, churches, hotels, markets, individual streets, piers, ferries, and important buildings. The Harlem Railroad is delineated in red, extending down Fourth Avenue, the Bowery, and Lafayette St. to City Hall Park. The map is in very good condition, with some wear to left margin from the binding - not affecting the image.
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.
Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. took over publication of S. A. Mitchell's important "Universal Atlas" in 1850, and continued to produce updated maps that were considered some of the best commercial cartography of the 19th century. Language: English
Price: $450.00
Item #332064