Item number: CSMT312
Genuine Antique Map
1861
Maker: J.H. Colton and Company
Antique hand-colored map from Colton's Atlas of America Illustrating the Physical and Political Geography of North and South America and the West India Islands, 1861. This map shows the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island with towns, cities, and counties, roads, railroads and proposed railroads, etc. Inset map of the Vicinity of Boston. Colton's unique decorative border surrounds the map. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the inexpensive domestic one. Because of this, all maps were engraved by steel plates rather than by wax engraving which became the most common method used in the US. Very good antique condition with some tiny mild spots/foxing and signs of age. Measures approx. 13 x 16 inches to the outside of the decorative border. Matted: overall size with mat is approx. 19 x 22 inches.
Genuine Antique Map from 1861
Item Number: CSMT312