County Map of California

Philadelphia: S.A. Mitchell, Jr., 1860. unbound. Map. Steel engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches.

First edition of this classic map of California divided into counties, showing all major towns and cities, geographical features and waterways. Includes insets of San Francisco Bay and the Great Salt Lake Country. A decorative floral border surrounds the map. This map is in very good condition, with minor wear to left margin, not affecting the image. Evenly toned throughout. Plate 45 in margin.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell Sr. (1792-1868) was one of the leaders in American cartography of the 19th century (truncated) and pioneered the conversion of engraved map plates to more affordable lithographic plates. His son, Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr. continued his father's successful mapmaking and publishing business, and was one of the most prolific and renowned 19th century American publishers. (Inventory #: 326128)