Map of the World Illustrating the Principal Features of the Land and the Co-Tidal Lines
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Map of the World Showing the Principal Ocean Currents & Boundaries of River Systems.
Colton was a notable 19th century American publisher who published quality hand colored maps that were current with the constant changes of the era. Two maps on one sheet. These maps for the world illustrates the Principal Features of the Land and the Co-Tidal Lines & shows the Principal Ocean Currents & Boundaries of River Systems with distinguising hand color. Both maps are surround by an attractive decorative border. Colton maps are pretty rare in the scope of 19th century publishing.
Condition is very good with some age toning. Image size is approximately 15.5 x 10.5 (inches).