Map of Asia Showing Its Great Political Divisions, and also the Various Routes of Travel Between London & India, China, & Japan Etc.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Asia, Ottoman Empire, Arabia, Persia, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, India, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, Philippines).

Issued 1873, Philadelphia by S. Augustus Mitchell.

There are many variant issues of this map, with differing borders and interior details. A comparison with other Mitchell maps of the 1860's-80's era will reveal this on close inspection. On the reverse is a map of "Persia, Arabia, Turkey in Asia, Afghanistan and Beloochistan".

Mid 19th century antique engraved map with original hand color. Decorative border greatly enhances visual appeal.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Sheet Measures c. 12 1/2" H x 15" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 10 1/2" H x 14" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R33997].