Colton: Antique Map of Mountains & Rivers, 1869
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Premium example of Colton’s Mountains & Rivers, 1869 (undated). Gorgeous and clean large format example of the Colton mountains and rivers plate, showing the lengths of the principal rivers of the world and heights of the principal mountains. Comparative chart showing river lengths and receiving water bodies. Another portion shows relative mountain heights and active volcanos as grouped by continent. Delineates volcanoes, mountain lakes and other features. Includes names and distances, and identifies continents. An interesting and decorative item. Beautifully centered with vivid coloring, which looks like hand color but I believe to be an early example of American atlas printed color, unusual in pre-1870 maps. From Colton’s General Atlas, pub. 1869 by G. W. and C. B. Colton. Tiny pinhead spot, short repaired edge tear and reinforced corner fold. 17 x 26.5 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 Mountains & Rivers, 1869
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