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MAP OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE BRITISH PROVINCES, MEXICO, THE WEST INDIES AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WITH PART OF NEW GRANADA AND VENEZUELA Author: Colton, Geo. W. Title: MAP OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE BRITISH PROVINCES, MEXICO, THE WEST INDIES AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WITH PART OF NEW GRANADA AND VENEZUELA Publication: New York: published by J.H. Colton and Co., No. 172 William St. 1858 Description: Large folding map, 33.5 x 39.5 on a 35 x 42 in. sheet, hand-colored and archivally backed with Japanese paper, tipped into embossed leather covers, rebacked. Gilt title on front board; a list of maps, atlases, guides and books published by J.H. Colton on front pastedown, over which a previous owner has laid down his bookplate. Inset maps of the Atlantic Ocean showing the American and European ports, and routes of the Ocean Steamers; and the Isthmus of Panama showing the routes of travel between Chagres and Panama. The map was drawn by Geo. W. Colton, engraved by John M. Atwood, with border design and engraving by W.S. Barnard. The border is decorated with grape vines and 12 vignettes, including engravings of the Valley of the Connecticut, the Capitol of Washington City, Cathedral City of Mexico, and Willammette Falls Oregon at the corners. A dramatic cartouche of an American eagle, wings spread, standing on a shield, overlooks a harbor filled with ships. A bright copy. Originally issued in 1848, this map was frequently updated as new information became available, and western territories of the United States shifted boundaries. This version shows the territories of Utah, New Mexico, and Kansas. The area labeled Nebraska includes parts of what would later become the Dakotas, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. OCLC lists numerous editions of this map, 1849-1869, but none for 1858. Wheat lists various editions, but not the 1858. Streeter 3873 & 3874 [for the 1849 ed.]. Seller ID: 61723 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.