Antique Map [1857, Colton]: North America. Antique Map Of North America

Description: North America ( colton , 1857)antique map, taken from the famous colton's General Atlas ! By colton (New York JH colton And Company, No 172 William Street). 1857 edition, but earlier copyright. This atlas revolutionized the genre and its maps are extremely valuable testimonies for the history of the construction of the United States, at the time when this country began to take a definitive form. The cards in this edition are highly sought after, especially since they have the rare distinction of being devoid of the famous decorative borders typical of colton !!!Titled: "North America". Original from 1857. Vintage hand-coloring. Map political and geographical map of North America and its 4 main countries: United States, Canada, Mexico and Russia (Alaska). The subdivisions of each country are also indicated, for example the US states. The USA is almost in its final state (Texas and California are now American) and is on the eve of the Civil War.Dimensions: 36 x 43.5 cm (14 x 17 inches)Condition perfectly correct. The paper has a very beautiful patina and a beautiful grain. Possible defects of this plate are: Wetness or humidity in the margins, some stains and possibly some small snags or tears on the periphery of the sheet. Condition fully compliant with standards and the main defects will be hidden by quality framing. Beautiful color and details typical of colton and the American spirit: The straight lines, the reliefs, the rivers, the names, the perspectives... Everything is done for a trip to 19th century America. Please note that a tiny part of the Map is cut off at the western tip of Alaska. Please look carefully at the photos to get the most accurate representation of the Map possible. You buy what you see.Joseph Hutchins colton (July 5, 1800 – July 29, 1893 colton was an American geographer and cartographer. Born in the state of Massachusetts in 1800, he settled in New York in 1831 where he founded his company, JH colton & Company. He created railway maps, guides for immigrants, and atlases. His sons George Woolworth colton (1827 – 1901) and Charles B. colton (1832 – 1916) also collaborated in his business. His works are held in the archives of many states in the United States, as well as in the Library of Congress.North America is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The Central American Isthmus connects it to South America. The Caribbean, a region sometimes included in North America, closes the Gulf of Mexico. Antique map of North America (United States, Canada, Mexico, Texas ...)Shipped in tube. Flat shipping between two rigid boxes possible, contact me.In English: Old and Antique map of colton , 1857. International Buyer welcome (With Paypal). Shipped flat between two rigid cartons. If you prefer tube shipping, contact me.Professional in the sale (and passionate) of historical and essentially geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have stood the test of time. You can contact me for any additional information, advice or to guide you in your research.Your advantages: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Careful shipping between two rigid supports in order to reduce any risk of deterioration during transport (Will be shipped in the original folds if there are any). Return within 14 days if you are not satisfied! Quick response to any request (information, research, negotiations, etc.). Possible change of shipping method. All the services and guarantees of a professional seller who loves his products. For the French overseas departments and territories, contact me for a more precise (and more advantageous!) shipping cost amount.Combining history and geography, the collection of old engravings and maps will remain one of the strongest symbols of its owner's erudition and escape.Please look at the pictures. You buy what you see.ShippingPhotosTerms and ConditionsCarefully shipped in a rigid support or tube depending on the case. Do not hesitate to group your purchases to save on shipping costs (Contact us before paying), by visiting our Ebay store or by consulting our sales. We are professionals in the sale of old maps, engravings, atlases... and we continually try to offer new, rare and curious items to our customers who like to look to the past to better understand the present.We take our photos with a professional camera to ensure you get the best image quality possible before your purchase. We try to reproduce the colors and whites faithfully. However, each image will have a different rendering depending on the quality and type of your screen. We have implemented one of the most comprehensive processes in the world of engraving in order to provide you with maximum image quality.Returns within 14 days if your purchase is not as described. Shipping costs are your responsibility and only with tracking number. The packaging must be of high quality. You must provide us with a photo of the item and its shipping method before returning it.Payments by Paypal (France, international), check (France).We try to describe our items as best we can. However, it is impossible to describe exactly every small stain, micro tear or every action of time. For the rest, the photos will serve as descriptions. Uncollated works. Dimensions have a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.No returns outside the EU. You will have to pay any customs taxes.Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this ad.#ltrf3 Condition perfectly correct. The paper has a very beautiful patina and a beautiful grain. Possible defects of this plate are: Wetness or humidity in the margins, some stains and possibly some small snags or tears on the periphery of the sheet. Condition fully compliant with standards and the main defects will be hidden by quality framing. Beautiful color and details typical of colton and the American spirit: The straight lines, the reliefs, the rivers, the names, the perspectives... Everything is done for a trip to 19th century America. Please note that a tiny part of the Map is cut off at the western tip of Alaska. Please look carefully at the photos to get the most accurate representation of the Map possible. You buy what you see. Your advantages: Consolidation of shipping costs in case

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