Switzerland.
(Europe, Switzerland, Swiss Cantons, Grissons, Berne, Lucerne, Valais, Vaud, Swiss Alps, Lake Geneva, Lake Constance, Zurich, Bern, Geneva).
Issued 1850, Philadelphia by Thomas Cowperthwait.
Fine scarce mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, sheet uniformly age toned, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 17 1/4" x 13 1/2".
Engraved Area Measures c. 15 5/8" x 13".
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R26731].
Switzerland.
(Europe, Switzerland, Swiss Cantons, Grissons, Berne, Lucerne, Valais, Vaud, Swiss Alps, Lake Geneva, Lake Constance, Zurich, Bern, Geneva).
Issued 1850, Philadelphia by Thomas Cowperthwait.
Fine scarce mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, sheet uniformly age toned, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 17 1/4" x 13 1/2".
Engraved Area Measures c. 15 5/8" x 13".
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R26731].
