City of Baltimore, Maryland
J.H. Colton & Co.
Publication Date: 1856
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Art Source International is proud to offer this map of Baltimore from the 1856 edition of Coltons Atlas of the World. Colton atlases, especially those from the 1850's, have become increasingly rare. The Colton maps were engraved by steel plates rather than by wax engraving, which was the most common method used at this time. These maps are very detailed in beautiful hand colored pastels, and feature Colton's signature 3/4 inch border. This city map shows streets and roads, rivers and lakes, and various points of interest. 'The size of the map is 16 x 13. Seller Inventory # 46806
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Title: City of Baltimore, Maryland
Publication Date: 1856
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City of Baltimore, Maryland
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Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
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Art Source International is proud to offer this map from the 1859 edition of Coltons General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the late 1850's, have become increasingly rare. The General Atlas was the first single edition atlas published by the Colton brothers succeeding the expensive two volume Atlas of the World. These maps have the signature ' inch Colton border surrounding each map. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the cheap 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. This map of Baltimore, Maryland is very detailed. City sections are differentiated by pastel hand coloring, streets, railroads, important buildings, and parks are illustrated. This map measures 15.5 by 13.5 inches. Seller Inventory # 40964
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City of Baltimore Maryland
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Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
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Art Source International is proud to offer this map from the 1860 edition of Coltons General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the late 1850's, have become increasingly rare. The General Atlas was the first single edition atlas published by the Colton brothers succeeding the expensive two volume Atlas of the World. These maps have the signature ' inch Colton border surrounding each map. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the cheap 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. This map of Baltimore is very detailed with identification of streets, railroads, public buildings, cemeteries, canals, creeks and rivers. Each map has beautiful muted red, green, tan, pink, and yellow hand coloring. This map measures 15.5 by 12.5 inches. Seller Inventory # 61368
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City of Baltimore Maryland
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Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
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Art Source International is proud to offer this map from the 1857 edition of Coltons General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the late 1850's, have become increasingly rare. The General Atlas was the first single edition atlas published by the Colton brothers succeeding the expensive two volume Atlas of the World. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the cheap 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. This city map of Baltimore is very detailed. It shows streets (named), railroads, parks, lakes and rivers, squares, government and public buildings, hospitals, and jails. Muted pastel coloring in pink, blue, green, and yellow. This map measures 14.5 by 11.75 inches. Seller Inventory # 47000
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City of Baltimore, Maryland
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Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
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Art Source International is proud to offer this map of Baltimore, Maryland from the 1866 edition of Coltons General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the late 1860's, have become increasingly difficult to find. This highly detailed city map is distinguished by its hand coloring and signature 3/4" border. Streets, railroads, and various points of interest are shown on this map. This map measures 16 by 13 inches. Seller Inventory # 25146
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