Historic Map : Mitchell Map of The World in Hemispheres, 1849, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 16in Gaffney issued this map to

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Historic Map : Mitchell Map of The World in Hemispheres, 1849, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 16in Gaffney issued this map toThis is a lovely hand colored map of the world on a globular projection by Samuel Augustus Mitchell dating to 1849. It depicts the world on hemispherical projection and offers a fascinating snapshot of the world during a period of rapid globalization and discovery. Africa and Australia are largely unmapped in the interiors with coastlines accurately rendered. The coast of Antarctica is drawn in sketchily, based upon early expeditions. The map is color