England & Wales United Kingdom 1860 Mitchell Hand Colored Map United Kingdom

County Map of England and Wales.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, British Isles, United Kingdom, England, Wales, London, Cardiff, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford). Issued 1860, Philadelphia by S. Augustus Mitchell. There are many variant issues of this map, with differing borders and interior details. A comparison with other Mitchell maps of the 1860's-80's era will reveal this on close inspection. Mid 19th century antique engraved map with original hand color. Decorative border greatly enhances visual appeal. Well preserved, light old damp staining along the bottom blank margin edge, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Sheet Measures c. 12 1/2" H x 15" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 10 1/2" H x 14" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.[R33999].