Colton's Map of Northern America. British, Russian & Danish Possessions in North America.

Colton, G.W. & C.B.

Published by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., New York:, 1866

About this Item

Unbound, colored engraved map, decorative boarder, 16" x 13". Slight toning and aging, bottom edge a little rough with a couple of chips qne tears, but margin is ample; overall bright and clean and in very good condition. Maps are wrapped with acid free board, or in rigid sleeves. Beginning with J. H. Colton (1800-1893), the Colton family published atlases for over 30 years. Colton's Atlas of the World was first published in 1855 in a large two-volume set. In 1857 it became Colton's General Atlas, and Colton's sons, George Woolworth and Charles B. would take over the business. This map of the northern part of North America is from the 1866 edition of Colton's General Atlas. The map has decent color with a fair amount of detail. Alaska is shown as a Russian possession and much of Canada is presented as a British possession. Extra postage may be required. Ristow 313-326.

Seller Inventory # 103195

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Colton's Map of Northern America. British, Russian & Danish Possessions in North America.
• Publisher: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., New York:
• Publication Date: 1866