Mitchell's Travellers Guide through the United States. A Map of the Roads, Distances, Steam Boat & Canal Routes &c

Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1833. J.H. Young & D. Haines. Case Map. Original hand colored engraving on onion skin paper. Image measures 16 3/4" x 26 1/4"

Unique map of the United States from 1833. Extends from the Missouri Territory to the Atlantic Ocean, showing cities, rivers, railways, major roads, canals, and topographical details. Eight insets show the vicinities of major cities: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, Charleston, Albany, Cincinnati, and New Orleans. In very good condition with beautiful original hand coloring. Some minor toning. Archival reinforcement to original fold lines on verso.
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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. (Inventory #: 328533)