Map of the World Showing the Geographical Distribution and Range of the Principal Members of the Animal Kingdom
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Map of the World Illustrating the Productive Industry of various countries & exhibiting the principal featus of commerce and Navigation.
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 shows the Geographical Distribution and Range of the Principal Members of the Animal Kingdom as well as the Productive Industry of various countries & exhibiting the principal features of commerce and Navigation with distinguising hand color. Also has an inset labelled Bird Map. 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).
