Texas w/Galveston city plan inset 1880 Mitchell fine decorative hand colored map

County Map of the State of Texas showing portions of the adjoining states and territories.

Issued 1880, Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell. (imprint is 1879, atlas t.p. 1880).

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

Large portions of New Mexico and Indian Territory are shown with nice levels of details, especially the early large counties.

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 21".

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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