Description: Original Antique Map from “Mitchell’s New General Atlas”, c. 1863 SOUTH AMERICA, Continent and Countries M-14104: “MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA SHOWING ITS POLITICAL DIVISIONS” Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell Jr , from Mitchell’s “New General Atlas”, c. 1863, (copyright date of 1860 in the lower margin). Image Size: 13 3/8 x 10 5/8 inches Engraved map with exceptionally bright original hand-coloring, and handsome elaborately decorated border. This historical map shows South America in considerable detail. Political boundaries are noted and major cities and towns are identified. Topographical features are shown, and mountains, deserts, islands and waterways are located. The inset provides a close-up view of the proposed Panama Canal area or “Atrato-Inter-Oceanic Canal Routes, for connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans”. Very detailed view of South America as it was known in the 1860's! This is an original, not a reproduction, and it is in excellent condition as shown in the photos.This map comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We have been full-time dealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.
Price: 49 USD
Location: Akron, Ohio
End Time: 2024-08-14T01:33:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Map
Printing Technique: Engraving with original hand color
Year: 1863
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
City: Rio de Janeiro
Country/Region: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
Maker: Augustus S. Mitchell Jr.
