Chicago fine scarce detailed city plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored map
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Chicago.
Issued 1880 Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell.
Great mid-19th century lithographed map, with original hand color.
A much less common version than typical. Extensively detailed street directory across the bottom locating hundreds of streets.
Attractive example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 15” x 23”.
Engraved area Measures c.14" x 22”.
original centerfold as issued.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1 & vol. 4, pp. 260.
R36601