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Historic Map : Colton Map or Comparative Chart of The World's Islands and Lakes , 1855, Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map : Colton Map or Comparative Chart of The World's Islands and Lakes , 1855, Vintage Wall Art
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A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's curious topical chart of the world's great islands and lakes. Divided into lakes and islands of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Curiously does not include Greenland - who's northern limits had not been explored when this map was printed. Colton does however include Laky Nyassi on the Sea - a large lake in Africa that was, at his point in history, still largely speculative with regard to its size and orientation. Most today associate Colton's Nyassi with Lake Malawi. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. IV in volume 2 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World .
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful decorative print. Whether your interior design is modern, rustic or classic, a map is never out of fashion
- MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come
- ARTWORK MADE TO ORDER IN THE USA: We make each reprint only when you order it. Every antique map is edited for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift!
- FRAME READY: Your unframed poster ships crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing
- Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Old maps sometimes have blemishes, tears, or stamps that may be removed from the final print
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