Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr. inherited the Mitchell Company from his father in 1860. For over thirty years, the company had specialized in the production of school atlases and wall maps of America. They were one of the pioneers on engraving on steel plates. In 1860, Samuel Jr. released the New General Atlas, which had been compiled in house and replaced a previous atlas by Tanner. The elder Mitchell died in 1868 and Samuel Jr. continued the business until the 1890s. At its height, the Mitchell Company employed 250 people and sold 400,000 publications annually.
![Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies [Insets of Bermuda, Sandwich Islands, Jamaica and Panama Railroad]](/map/small/69133.jpg)
Attractive map of Mexico, the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast, published by SA Mitchell Jr. Includes large insets of Cuba, Bermuda, Jamaica, and the Isthmus of Panama and a small inset of Jamaica. Shows shipping routes from New Orleans to points...
Decorative double hemisphere map of the world, with a number of other smaller hemispheric projections and projections of the world's rivers from this famous American Atlas. SA Mitchell Jr. acquired his father's former business from DeSilver in 1860...
Decorative mid 19th Century map of the world, with an interesting twist, in that the Americas are at the center of the map. Shows the tracks of the various 18th & 19th Century explorers, including Cook, Gore, US Ex Ex, Ross, and Clarke.
Detailed map of the Western Hemisphere with comparative lengths of river charts for North and South America. The map also shows mountain heights. Small tear in bottom margin to neat line. Beautiful decorative borders. SA Mitchell Jr. acquired his...
An Early Appearance of Wyoming Territory Rare intermediate state of Mitchell's map of the United States, the first map to include the territory of Wyoming, 3 years before it's official creation, based upon a failed 1865 congressional act. The map...
1867 edition of Mitchell's atlas map of the United States. The western Territories are now largely formed, with this being an early appearance of Wyoming Territory.
A charming historical map, showing the 13 colonies, Indian Tribes, and details dating to 1776, along with other important historical facts, populations, and Revolutionary War battle dates. A marvelous little map produced on the 100 year anniversary of...
Detailed map of Southern New England, colored by counties and showing towns, railroads, rivers and other details. SA Mitchell Jr. acquired his father's former business from DeSilver in 1860 and relaunched a very successful atlas publishing business...
Highly detailed large format map of the city of Boston and environs, hand colored by wards. Shows railroad lines, roads, streets, wharfs, bridges, buildings, rivers and other landmarks. Extends to Charlestown. Large inset of Boston Harbor and Islands....
Detailed map of New York, colored by county, showing towns, roads, railroads, canals, etc. Insets of Long Island, New York Vicinity, Buffalo, Albany and Rochester. Decorative grapeleaf border. One of the most interesting NY atlas maps of the period.
Detailed map of Virginia and West Virginia, hand colored by county, showing towns, roads, railroads, rivers, mountains, forts, etc. All counties except Mingo, Lincoln, Summers, Mineral, and Grant are shown in West Virginia.
Detailed map of Washington DC, hand colored by wards. Shows the Long Bridge, Bridge to Union Town and the streets, buildings and other places of significance in the District. Decorative grapevine border. A nice map of Washington DC, one of the best...
Detailed plan of the City, showing wards, streets, public buildings, ferrys, Windmill or Smith Island, Cooper's Point, Steamboat Routes, warves, and a host of Railroad and other details.
Mitchell's detailed plan of the city, colored by wards and showing streets, docks, train lines and stations, public buildings, shipyards, wharves, and a host of other details. SA Mitchell Jr. acquired his father's former business from DeSilver in 1860...
![County Map of Florida [with inset of Mobile]](/map/small/68210.jpg)
Attractive post-civil war map of Florida, colored by county. Includes large inset of Mobile, Alabama. Shows towns, rivers, railroads, lakes, keys, forts, swamps, etc. The county configurations are still incomplete.
![County Map of Florida [with inset of Mobile]](/map/small/65016.jpg)
Attractive post-civil war map of Florida, colored by county. Includes large inset of Mobile, Alabama. Shows towns, rivers, railroads, lakes, keys, forts, swamps, etc. The county configurations are still incomplete.
