1860 ''Map of the World...'' - Mitchell

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“MAP OF THE WORLD ON THE MERCATOR PROJECTION…” Philadelphia:  S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. , c. 1860, dated in the lower margin - centerfold as issued from the First Edition of Mitchell's New General Atlas. Engraved map with original hand-coloring. (Image: 14 x 18’’)

This map, published prior to the onset of the American Civil War, depicts the world with countries in contrasting colors.  Alaska is still “Russian Territory” (not purchased by the U.S. until 1867).  Many exploratory routes are shown (Captains Cook, Ross, Clerke, Gore and U.S. Exploring Ex…). 

The Antarctic Continent was still unexplored and only small portions of its coastline are delineated (Captain Cook first crossed the Antarctic Circle in circumnavigation 1772-75).   Much of the African Continent is also noted as “Unexplored Region”.  Fascinating view of the world as it was known in the 1860’s!

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  • Inventory# M-13084
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