Original 1872 antique color lithographed map titled Map of the World Showing the Distribution of the Principal Useful Metals and Minerals.

• It was compiled by the Swiss geographer and Princeton professor Arnold Henry Guyot and published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York in Guyot's Physical Geography.



• The image area measures 21 x 27.6 cm [8¼" x 10¾"], including the two lower panels that show the coal fields and the gold and silver regions of the United States.



• The world map is drawn on the Mercator projection and uses a legend key to locate sources of gold, silver, platinum, copper, iron, zinc, lead, tin, diamond, mercury, and coal.



• Condition:  This map is in excellent condition, bright and clean, with no marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.



• It would make a handsome display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference.



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