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 1872 Hand-Colored Antique Map of Illinois
- Authentic Old Map -
by Samuel Augustus Mitchell
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When this map was made, Chicago was still recovering and rebuilding from the disastrous fire of 1871. For three days in October the city blazed and when the flames were finally extinguished, more than 300 were dead, 90,000 left homeless, and almost $200 million worth of property destroyed. In the years of 1871 and 1872, fires swept the nation. In Wisconsin and Michigan more than 2 million acres were scorched and 1000 people perished. For 3 days in 1872 Boston burned with more than 800 buildings destroyed. In 1872, Ulysses S. Grant defeated New York newspaper editor Horace Greeley to be reelected President of the United States. Americans been able to travel across the continent by railroad via the Union and Central Pacific for a mere 3 years. The Northern Pacific line is under construction. Just a year before this map was published Congress declared all treaties with Indian tribes void and made Native Americans wards of the state.
This incredible hand-painted map depicts the state?s geographic features, major towns, cities, rivers, roads, and railroads. The various counties are delineated in pastel colors. The area around the state capital of Springfield is shown in inset. This is a striking look back at this great Midwestern state as it was more than 130 years ago.
If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.
Please choose from the options below (for more information on custom inscriptions, click "Inscriptions" link at left)
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All sizes shown are approximate. Matted maps or prints are smaller than the "matted" dimensions shown by about 6".
All of our authentic, more than 100-year old, maps and prints come double matted within museum quality, archival rag mat boards at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Due to the INCREDIBLY high shipping prices charged for OVERSIZE shipping, shipping charges may be higher than quoted for items that measure more than a total of 70" (matted height + width). For example a matted piece measuring 32" x 40" would be considered OVERSIZE (72"). For complete delivery information, see Information page.
All our authentic antiques are one-of-a-kind items. Since they are actual old works of art expect small imperfections. In some cases we may have more than one of a particular map or print. Since each is unique they may vary slightly from the item shown (when we have more than one if a particular item, the colors may be different than those shown). Each antique map or print has been dry cleaned by hand and are conservation mounted and protected in attractive rag mats. Every work in our gallery carries a lifetime guarantee of authenticity (authentic antiques only) and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee (see Information page for details). Again, the sizes stated are approximate.
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