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J.H. Colton & Co. Hand-Colored Engraved Map "Africa North Western," circa 1855

Item Details

Medium on Ground Hand-colored engraving on paper
Geographical Area North Africa
Region Northwest Africa, Liberia, Senegambia, Guinea, Marocco, Algeria, Tripoli, Fezzan, Sudan, Sahara Desert
Period Antique, 19th Century, Victorian
Date circa 1855
Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) George Woolworth Colton (American, 1827-1901)
Title Africa North Western Sheet
Portfolio and/or Book Colton’s General Atlas
Publisher Published by J.H. Colton & Co.
Place of Publication New York
Language English
Map Type World Atlas

Condition

- undulations to sheet, particularly throughout center; scattered foxing; mat burn; uneven toning.

Dimensions

17.0" W x 20.0" H x 1.0" D

- measures frame; sight measures 13″ × 16″.

  • Item not examined outside of mounting.
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Item #

ITMGR33398

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