Philadelphia & Camden city plan large detailed 1887 Gamble Bradley Mitchell map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsPlan of the City of Philadelphia and Camden.
(North America, United States, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Camden, City Plan).
Issued Philadelphia, 1887 by Bradley, for S.A. Mitchell. Drawn & engraved by W.H. Gamble.
Excellent and stunningly detailed late 19th century antique engraved and lithographed city plan with original hand color.
Every street is named, many key buildings identified, numerous ferry line crossings of the Delaware river, Centennial Exhibition Grounds showing some of the original buildings, etc.
In attractive, clean, and well-preserved condition. A fine example of this uncommon late-19th century map.
Original fold line as issued.
Sheet measures c. 24" x 15 1/4".
Engraved area measures c. 14 1/2" x 21 1/4".
[R21039].
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, Vol. 3, p. 260-61.