Original 1854 Mitchell A New Map of Maryland and Delaware

Capture a Piece of Pre-Civil War American History

Add a stunning centerpiece to your collection or home decor with this genuine 1854 original hand-coloured map of Maryland and Delaware. Published by the renowned Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. in Philadelphia for Mitchell’s New General Atlas, this authentic 172-year-old cartographic masterpiece captures the Mid-Atlantic region on the eve of the American Civil War.

✨ Key Features & Visual Appeal

• Iconic Mitchell Border: Framed by S.A. Mitchell’s signature, intricately detailed interlocking vine-and-leaf border.
• Vibrant Hand-Colouring: Features beautiful, original hand-tinted pastel hues distinguishing county lines, exceptionally preserved over nearly two centuries.
• Fascinating Historic Insets: Includes highly detailed, localized inset maps of the District of Columbia and the bustling city lines of Baltimore.
• Era-Specific Infrastructure: A time capsule of pre-war America, meticulously documenting early railroads, operational canals, historic stagecoach roads, and coastal marshlands.

📋 Condition Report & Specifications

• Year of Publication: 1854 (Authentic mid-19th-century printing; not a modern reproduction or digital print).
• Dimensions: Approximately 33cm x 42cm sheet size.
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. 
• Margins: Full, untrimmed original margins, making it perfectly suited for archival matting and framing.