Item number: COM016
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Map
1871
Maker: Colton
Hand colored comparative map showing the sizes of Lakes of the Western Hemisphere, Lakes in the Eastern Hemisphere, Islands in the Western Hemisphere, and Islands in the Eastern Hemisphere. Dated 1855, 1871 printing. At the time of printing, Lake Victoria, the second largest lake in the world, had been seen by Europeans, but it was not circumnavigated until 1875. Very good condition with minor toning, approx. 12 x 15". **SOLD**
Item Number: COM016