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Historic Map : Colton's Map of The World on Mercator's Projection (Pocket Map), 1852, Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map : Colton's Map of The World on Mercator's Projection (Pocket Map), 1852, Vintage Wall Art
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A rare and extremely attractive folding map of the world by J. H. Colton. This map, comprising the entire world, was prepared by Colton in 1852 for issue in J. & H. Miller publication in the 1855 edition of Blake's Volume of the World… . In preparing this map, Colton reduced and embellished his important 1848 wall map of the World. Centered on America, map depicts the whole of the known world in 1855. Shows Antarctica only partially. Illustrates the routes traveled by important explorers including Cook, Vancouver, Perouse, the U.S. Ship Vincennes, and others. Decorated with eight engravings of sailing and steam ships. Surrounded by an elaborate decorative floral motif border.
- 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.
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful print. Whether your interior design is modern or classic, a map is never out of fashion.
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL: We edit every antique map 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 will arrive 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. Some blemishes, tears, or stamps may be removed from the final print.
Why choose Historic Pictoric
Every artwork we offer is carefully edited by our small but dedicated team of image professionals, ensuring each detail is perfect. We print every order to demand right here in the USA, treating every piece with the same care and attention we would give our own work. From editing to printing to packaging, we take pride in delivering artwork that meets our high standards—and we love knowing it’s heading to a home where it will be appreciated.