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1860 Two Antique Maps - EASTERN EUROPE & ASIA (Physical) - J.H.Colton Atlas - $10 - (Los Angeles, CA)

An original two-sided map sheet published by Ivison , Phinney & Co (New York) in J.H. Colton's School Atlas, dated 1860. The maps which were drawn by G. Woolworth Colton - see below - are entitled as follows: "Eastern Europe" "Asia (Physical)" with profiles below showing principal mountains and rivers. Good condition but with light overall damp staining - see scans. Original hand coloring. Dated below the maps. Page size approx. 13.5 x 11.0 inches These are guaranteed to be original antique maps of the period described . See more modestly-priced maps from this atlas in Seller's Other Items which can be combined for mailing - if you buy 2 lots domestic mailing would be free - if you buy 3 lots international mailing is free. J. H. ColtonFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"Joseph Colton" redirects here. For the G.I. Joe character, see General Joseph Colton.J.H. ColtonBornJoseph Hutchins Colton July 5, 1800 Longmeadow, MassachusettsDiedJuly 29, 1893 (aged 93)NationalityAmericanKnown forCartographyJoseph Hutchins Colton (July 5, 1800 – July 29, 1893), known professionally as J.H. Colton, founded an American mapmaking company which was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890.[1]Colton was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and moved to New York in 1831 to establish his firm.[2] For the first ten years, Colton licensed the use of maps from established engravers such as Samuel Stiles and David H. Burr. Colton went on to create railroad maps, immigrant guides, folding pocket maps, large wall maps, and elaborate atlases.J.H. Colton Company maps were printed using engraved steel plates, which produced higher quality prints than maps made with less costly wax engravings. They were often individually hand watercolored and were recognized for their decorative borders.[3] They were also the first maps to purchase copyrighted works of other map makers to republish copyrighted maps.[2]In the early 1850s Colton brought his two sons into the…

1860 Two Antique Maps - EASTERN EUROPE & ASIA (Physical) - J.H.Colton Atlas

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