Colton's Africa Map - 1860s

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Colton's Africa Map - 1860s - Southern Sheet

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This hand-colored old map of Southern Africa spans north from Cape Colony to "Unexplored Region" representing how vast and unexplored Africa was during this time. Details include rivers, tribes, mountains, towns, regions and more.

J.H. Colton was a prominent map maker in the United States in the 19th Century. His first atlas, Colton's Atlas of the World was issue in two volumes in 1855 and 1856. Sons G.W. and C.W joined the firm and both became accredited on maps around 1857.

Official Title:
Colton's Africa (Southern Sheet.). Published by G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co. No 172 William St New York.
Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1856 by J.H. Colton & Co in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York

1860s Antique Map of Africa

Map Maker: Joseph Hutchins Colton; G.W. Colton, C.B. Colton
Hand Colored
Publication Date: est.1860s
Publication Place: New York
Approx Dimensions; Image - 16" x 13", Total 17 3/8" x 14.25"
Condition: VG - as pictured
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