Minnesota state by itself 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored nice map Barracks Scarce late 19th century travel

Scarce late 19th century travel pictorial color plate book

Light toning/ browning along original fold lines which appears darker in the pictures than it does on the map itself

Some typical offsetting which is not visually offensive

detailed city plan on two sheets

Fine antique color lithographed map

Minnesota state by itself 1880 Mitchell decorative hand colored nice map Barracks Scarce late 19th century travelCounty map of Minnesota. Issued 1880, Philadelphia by S. A. Mitchell. Iconic 19th century lithographed early state map, with original hand color. Attractive example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 15 1 4" x 12 1 4. Engraved Area Measures c. 13 1 2" x 11 1 4. Cartographic Reference(s): Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313. Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1 & vol. 4, pp. 260.