Item number: AFR004
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Map
1856
Maker: Colton.
Antique hand colored map of north western Africa including Morocco, Algeria, Guinea, Liberia, Sudan, and the Sahara Desert. Shows country borders, routes, cities, mountains, and bodies of water. 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 was the most common method used at this time. Very good condition with , a few minor spots and a swipe of the blue color in the margin. Measures approx. 15.75 x 13.5 inches.
Item Number: AFR004