Original Antique Map from Rand, McNally & Co.’s “Indexed Atlas of the World”, c. 1898
MEXICO IN THE 1890’s
IM-14508: “MEXICO” New York & Chicago: Rand, McNally &
Co., c.1898. From Rand, McNally’s Indexed Atlas of the
World. Color-printed map with original color. Copyright dated 1891 AND
1898 in lower center. Color-printed map with original color and centerfold as
issued. (Image: 19 x 26'' – Paper size 21 3/8 x 28 ¼ ’’)
This decorative map
depicts Mexico with states named and in contrasting pastel colors.
Topographical features are shown and major cities, towns, waterways,
mountains, islands are located. Railways (existing and proposed) are
shown with every stop noted.
The inset, lower left,
depicts a “Map of the Valley of Mexico on enlarged scale”. An
attractive map of Mexico as it existed in the 1890’s.
Original map about 120 years old, not a reproduction - in nice condition as shown in the photos. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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