World Map Plants Ocean Currents (2 results)

Condition: good. World Map.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Maps, World Animals, Industry, Ocean Currents, Plants, Botany, Weather). Issued 1867, New York by Johnson & Ward. Uncommon mid 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. Series of eight different thematic world maps grouped together on a single sheet. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light soiling and small scattered spotting, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 18" H x 28" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2, pp. 443[R34043].

Art Source International is proud to offer this map of the World Illustrating the principal features of the Land and the Co-Tidal Lines, Meteorology, the Animal Kindom, Ocean Currents & Boundaries of River Systems, Principal Plants useful to Mankind, and Productive Industry of Various Countries. It is 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 map is distinguished by its hand coloring and signature 3/4" border. This map measures 27 inches by 15 inches.