California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map
California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map California w/ San Francisco plan 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored large map
$ 175.00

County map of the state of California with insets of San Francisco city and vicinity.

Issued 1880, Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell.

Wonderful large mid-19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. 

This particular version (of several) shows a city plan of San Francisco at top right, a vicinity inset bottom left. Decorative grape cluster border. There are variant issues of this famous map, each reflecting the ongoing evolution of the counties due to growth.

Attractive example, short splits at ends of centerfold well closed (there is a second crease done long ago), overall clean, displays well, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 15” x 23”.

Engraved Area Measures c. 14 1/2" x 21 3/8”.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.

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

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