Virginia & West Virginia Appalachia Richmond Charleston 1872 Mitchell map

Count Map of Virginia and West Virginia.(North America, United States, Appalachia, Mid-Atlantic Region, Virginia, West Virginia, Richmond, Charleston).Issued c. 1872, Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell. 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. Mitchell maps of this mid-century era were issued with a range of color as well as variant decorative borders. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 12 1/2" x 15 1/4".Engraved Area Measures c. 10 1/2" x 13 1/2".Cartographic Reference(s): Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313. Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp. 260.[R24128].