Up for sale is an authentic mid-19th-century antique map titled "Map of South America."

This wonderfully detailed steel engraving showcases the continent during a dynamic era of geography, highlighting national borders, major river systems, mountain ranges, and regional capitals. The map includes an attractive inset in the upper right corner titled "Map of the Isthmus of Darien Showing the route of the Railroad from Aspinwall to Panama."

This historic piece originates from Mitchell's School Atlas, engraved by J.H. Young and published by the renowned American cartographer Samuel Augustus Mitchell in 1854. Mitchell maps from this decade are highly prized for their vibrant, distinct hand-colored highlighting and exceptional descriptive text details.

Item Specifications

Title: Map of South America (No. 19)

Cartographer/Publisher: Samuel Augustus Mitchell

Engraver: J.H. Young

Date of Publication: 1854

Source: Mitchell's School Atlas / School and Family Geography

Dimensions: Approximately 10.75" x 8" (image area)

Condition & Packaging

Preservation: This map has been carefully prepared for archival longevity. It comes shrink-wrapped with a protective backing board to keep the sheet entirely flat and protected against dust, moisture, or handling wear.

Important Note on Price Sticker: The white price sticker visible on the lower corner is affixed strictly to the outer plastic shrink wrap. It is NOT on the map itself. The original 19th-century paper remains completely untouched and undamaged by modern adhesives.

Overall Condition: Very good historical condition. Features bright, vibrant original hand-colored outlining and crisp engraved text. The sheet exhibits clean margins with only a minimal amount of light, age-appropriate toning near the edges, adding to its authentic character. Ready for framing.

Shipping & Handling

Shipped completely flat in a heavy-duty, rigid mailer to guarantee it arrives safely at your doorstep.

Combined shipping is available if you are purchasing multiple selections from our historical archive.

Please review the high-resolution listing imagery carefully to inspect the fine lines, hand-coloring, and border details. If you have any questions or need further specifications, don't hesitate to reach out!