MITCHELL, Samuel Augustus (1792-1868). A New Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 1857.
4to (438 x 356 mm). Lithographic title-page, 76 lithographic maps with hand-coloring (3 double-page). (A few pale spots.) Publisher's half red morocco, morocco lettering-pieces gilt for title and the name of the first owner to upper cover (upper hinge repaired, joints starting, some overall wear or stains). Second Desilver issue of the Mitchell atlas, with 33 maps relating to the United States. The map of the United States shows the territory gained through Gadsden Purchase of 1854. Phillips 823; Rumsey 2514.
Provenance: Captain Nathan Darling, Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives, Chief of Capitol Police (binding); James M. Ellsworth (ownership stamp).