Philadelphia Pennsylvania & Camden New Jersey 1887 fine lg. hand color city plan

Plan of the City of Philadelphia and Camden.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Camden).

Issued 1887, Philadelphia by Bradley, successor to S.A. Mitchell.

Fine oversize late 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. Numerous specific buildings are shown including the Hospital for the Insane and the Centennial Exhibition Grounds.Ferry lines across the river are shown.

This late Mitchell map was issued by Bradley for a short period before disappearing from publication.

Attractive example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Centerfold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 15 1/2"  H x 24 1/4" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 14"  H x 21 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1 & vol. 4, pp. 260.

[R32459].