'A MAP OF THE PRINCIPAL RIVERS IN THE WORLD, SHEWING THEIR COURSES, COUNTRIES AND COMPARATIVE LENGTHS'
Antique steel engraved map with original hand colouring, 1857
Title of map: 'A MAP OF THE PRINCIPAL RIVERS IN THE WORLD, SHEWING THEIR COURSES, COUNTRIES AND COMPARATIVE LENGTHS'
The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:
DATE PRINTED: 1857
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 41.0 x 34.0cm, 16.25 x 13.25 inches (Large)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Thomas Starling
PROVENANCE: "The Family Atlas under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge", published by Edward Stanford, London
TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original hand colouring
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.
REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.