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Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1790-1868)
Map of California with inset of the City of San Francisco & Greater Bay Region
From:Mitchell’s New General Atlas
Philadelphia: 1870
Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.25 in.
Frame Dimensions: 26.5 x 18.25 in.
A fine detailed map of California with insets of the City of San Francisco and Greater Bayregion.
Born in Connecticut, Mitchell worked as teacher before publishing maps. His realization of the poor quality of geographical resources for teachers pushed him to start his own company. His company’s publications covered all genres of geography; maps, travel guides, text books, etc.
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