Peru & Bolivia Lima La Paz Andes Mountains Amazon River 1846 Mitchell map

Peru & Bolivia.

(South America, Peru, Bolivia, Lima, La Paz, Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca, Amazon River).

Issued c. 1846, Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell.

Nice mid-19th century engraved map, with original hand color. Mitchell maps of this mid-century era were issued with a range of color as well as variant decorative borders.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light overall browning to paper as often seen, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 12 1/2"H x 15 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 10 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.

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

[R24302].