Description: First edition example of Colton's rare 1855 map South America. The map covers the entire continent from the Caribbean to Tierra del Fuego and from the Pacific to the Atlantic.Includes the Galapagos, Juan Fernandez, Falkland and South Georgia island groups. Throughout the map Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers, rapids, fords and an assortment of additional topographical details. Map is hand colored to define national and regional boundaries. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published in volume 1 of the first edition of Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World . Blank Verso. Sheet size: 44.4 x 35.5 cm. Excellent condition. Shipment to be arranged via registered mail.
Price: 100 GBP
Location: London
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1800-1899
Antique: Yes
Type: Physical Map
Format: Sheet Map
Printing Technique: Steel Engraving
Year: 1855
Era: 1800s
Cartographer/Publisher: J. H. Colton
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: South America