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Unbound, colored engraved map, decorative boarder, double page 16"x 13". Slight toning, darkening and aging; 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 Central America is probably from the 1857 edition of Colton's General Atlas, even though the copyright date on the map indicates 1855. This page map is fairly colorful, and has a couple of small inset maps, including one of the Isthmus of Panama. Ristow 313-326.

New York: J.H. Colton & Co, 1857. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14 3/4" x 18 1/8".<br/> <br/> Handsome map of Central America. Features several insets depicting the Isthmus of Panama, the "Nicaragua Route", and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. Extensively labeled with cities, coastal features and islands, major rivers, regions, and native populations. The Panama railroad is depicted, as well as the proposed "Honduras Interoceanic Railway" is shown from Puerto Caballos to the Gulf of Fonseca. Published in 1857, the map is surrounded by a simple line border. In very good condition, with minor chips to margins not affecting the image.<br> <Br> 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… Read More

Richmond, VA: Johnson & Browning, 1861. Plate #57; lovely hand-colored map; of Mexico at the beginning of the Civil War, decorative strapwork border; w/ Counties, cities, roads, rivers, railroads, wagon roads,canals, ports, etc w/insets of ;Isthmus of Panama; the Niacarague Route, the Ccity of Panama; Aspinwall City & Navy Bay. . 1st. Unbound. Very Good. Illus. by Handcolored Illustrations. 17" x 13.5".

New York: J.H. Colton & Co, 1856. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14 3/4" x 18 1/8".<br/> <br/> Decorative and informative map of Central America. Features several insets depicting the Isthmus of Panama, the "Nicaragua Route", and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. Extensively labeled with cities, coastal features and islands, major rivers, regions, and native populations. The Panama railroad is depicted, as well as the proposed "Honduras Interoceanic Railway" is shown from Puerto Caballos to the Gulf of Fonseca. Colton's signature strap-work border surrounds the map. in very good condition. One closed tear to lower margin, not affecting the image.<br> <Br> 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… Read More