New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1856. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17.5" x 25". This unusual map by J. H. Colton was issued in 1856 and beautifully depicts the relative length of the rivers and the heights of mountains across the world. Also notes the elevation of important cities, volcanoes, glaciers, etc. The map was published in J. H. Colton's 1856 "Atlas of the World". In very good condition with minor wear along the original centerfold..... More

New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1855. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 16". Classic map of Pennsylvania divided into townships. Shows towns, waterways, railroads and topographical details. In excellent condition with a few scattered tears. The Colton family was one the most prolific and successful publishers of maps and atlases in the United States. J.H. Colton (1800-1893) founded his business in NYC in 1831. More

New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1855. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14" x 17.5". Shows some small tears In very good condition. A Railroad map of South Carolina showing counties and seats, canals, and railroad depots. Inset shows pan of Charleston vicinity and harbor. The Colton family was one the most prolific and successful publishers of maps and atlases in the United States. J.H. Colton (1800-1893) founded his business in NYC in 1831... More

New York: Cooper, 1866. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 30" x 41.25". Beautiful and very rare map of the Continental United States, Mexico and Central America. In great detail, showing railroads, time change comparisons and geographical features. Insets include the North Pole, the Railroads of New England and Eastern New York, and the Railroads from the Middle Atlantic Ports to the Mississippi River. The map and its information continue to edges of page, there is no border. All maps created..... More

New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1864. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 20.25". Beautiful double page map of the United States. Features railroad lines, geographical and topographical details with relief shown in hachures. Many western states are still territories. "Principal Cities of the United States" and "New England or Eastern States" on verso. Small tears to left and bottom edges. Minor creasing to corners. More

Indianapolis: George F. Cram & Co. Tabletop globe. 9 inch diameter. 12 inches tall including turned wood stand on rectangular base. 2 sets of 12 coated-paper gores over pasteboard. Circular cartouche in south-east Indian Ocean. Some chipping to varnish on stand and minimal overall wear, including light cracking of coating, paint smudges, and surface wear. This wonderful globe is a charming document of the interwar period. Colored in blue and yellow, the globe evidences a number of geographic features specific..... More

Indianapolis: George F. Cram & Co. Tabletop globe. 12 inch diameter. 18 inches tall including decorative cat-iron and turned wood stand on circular base. 12 chromolithograph gores. Circular overlabel in South Indian Ocean, signed below label. Some general light crackling and soiling to gores, a couple small scratches with paper loss, some light wear to stand. This wonderful commemorative globe was editioned to celebrate Richard E. Byrd's historic Antarctic expedition of 1928-1930. In 1929, Byrd launched his famous flight to..... More

Boston: D.H. Hurd & Co., 1893. Map. Lithograph with hand coloring. Image measures 18 x 28". This map of Fairfield County, Connecticut shows the region's hilly topography, owing to the Berkshire Mountains, in fine detail. It includes the towns between Sherman in the north (shown in an inset) and Easton in the south, with hand-colored divisions between each town. Significant roads, railroads, property, topographical features, buildings, and landmarks are all labeled. The county alone is depicted on the map, with..... More

J.H. Bufford's Sons. Map. Lithograph. 17" x 18.25". Shows some light damp staining and foxing. Shows some wear and slight separation along original fold lines, however this results in no image loss. In very good condition. A disease map of mid-19th century Boston, MA showing seven zones wherein cases of intestinal diseases in children had been confirmed. Created by the Boston City Physician's Office to accompany a report from the City Physician on Asiatic Cholera (City of Boston, 1866). Rare..... More

New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., 1872. Pocket map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 28.25" x 41 1/8". Rare folding map of Montana. Delineates counties, Indian reservations and various mines. Includes inset of the northwestern United States showing railroad lines from Wisconsin and Illinois to Washington and Oregon. Shows path taken by Cook and Folsom in 1869 around what became Yellowstone National Park. Beautiful burnished gold coat of arms with the words "Ich dien", German for..... More

Leavenworth, Kansas: Surveyor General's Office, 1862. Map. Uncolored lithograph. Image measures 23" x 18.5". Fantastic map illustrating the progress of public surveys in Kansas and Nebraska. Shows townships, towns, waterways, Indian reservations and trust lands. A fascinating look at the changing American west in the 1860s. Minor toning along original folds. More

London: James Wyld, 1845. Map in 2 sheets. Engraving with original hand coloring. Each image measures 21.25" x 30.25, each page measures 23.5" x 32.25". Compiled from Delarochette's manuscript map of South America. Exquisitely detailed, with topograhical profiles of the Andes. Some minor offsetting and minor stains. More

Paris: Depot General de Marine. Sea chart. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 19" x 27.5" This unusual circa 1800 sea chart by the Depot de la Marine depicts the Saigon River in modern day Vietnam. The map, divided into two sections, follows the course of the river from Saigon City (Ho Chi Minh City) south to the mouth of the Saigon River and Vung Tau. The port of Candiu is identified on the coast of Tsiompa. Tsiompa refers to the ancient..... More