Colton: Antique Map of Flags of All Nations, 1868
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Scarce Colton’s Flags of All Nations in fine condition, 1868. Beautiful example of Colton’s National & Commercial Flags of All Nations. Colton chart showing the flags of the World. Includes Marryats code of Commercial signals, British Admiralty code of commercial signals and Rogers code of commercial signals. From Colton’s General Atlas, pub. 1869 by G. W. and C. B. Colton. Hard to find this decorative plate in such great condition. No faults. 17 x 26 inches.
Joseph Hutchins Colton (1800 - 1893), known professionally as J.H. Colton, founded an American mapmaking company which was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890. J.H. Colton Company maps were printed using engraved steel plates, which produced higher quality prints than maps made with less costly wax engravings. They were often individually hand watercolored and were recognized for their decorative borders.
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Joseph Hutchins Colton (1800 - 1893), known professionally as J.H. Colton, founded an American mapmaking company which was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890. J.H. Colton Company maps were printed using engraved steel plates, which produced higher quality prints than maps made with less costly wax engravings. They were often individually hand watercolored and were recognized for their decorative borders.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Colton: Antique Map of Flags of All Nations, 1868
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