Illinois state w/ Chicago city plan inset c.1861 Mitchell hand colored map

Count Map of the State of Illinois.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Midwest, Illinois, Chicago, Rockfield, Springfield, Joliet, Peoria, East St. Louis).

Issued c.1861, Philadelphia by S. Augustus Mitchell.

There are several 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, 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.

[R32427].