True first edition/first printing from a rare atlas printed only for a short time in the early months of 1860. S. A. Mitchell, Jr. took over his father’s atlas company in 1860--this was his first publication. The first printing lasted only until March of 1860. This short print run--along with the fact few maps from this first printing show up on the market--indicates just how rare these maps are. This is the only edition that showed plate numbers inside the frame; for the second and all subsequent printings, the plate numbers were moved outside the frame to become page numbers. Detailed view of the states as they existed just before the American Civil War. An unusual map-- North Carolina is rarely seen in conjunction with Virginia in American atlas maps. Mitchell reverted to the more common grouping of North/South Carolina in later editions. This map, with its highly decorative border, depicts Virginia and North Carolina with counties in contrasting colors. Topographical features are shown with major towns, cities, mountains, rail routes, land and water routes identified. Light spotting at bottom right corner, just inside frame. Light spotting at center of map. Toning at edges. 10.75 x 13.25

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