COLTON'S INDIANA
by Colton, J. H
- Used
- Very Good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: J. H. Colton, 1855. The image is 15 3/4 inches by 12 3/4 inches on a sheet measuring 17 1/2 inches by 14 3/8 inches. This map is from the 1855 first edition of Colton's Atlas of the World, Illustrating Physical and Political Geography. It was the first atlas published by the Colton family, who had been in the map business since the 1830s. The atlas is considered to be among the most accurate of the time, and it was so successful that new editions continued to be published well into the 1880s. In addition to their accuracy, the maps are distinguished by their clarity, their attention to detail such as railway lines, fine hand-coloring to set counties off from each oyher, and attractive decorative borders. These are among the most sought-after mid-nineteenth century American maps. The map offered here is in very good condition: clean and bright image that is free from foxing; lightly toned paper and minimal edgewear.. First Edition. Single Sheet. Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Map.
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Details
- Seller
- Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- W2348
- Title
- COLTON'S INDIANA
- Author
- Colton, J. H
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. H. Colton
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1855
- Bookseller catalogs
- Cartography, Maps and Atlases;
- Size
- Folio - over 12" - 15" tall
Terms of Sale
Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art
We hold books only for firm orders. Books may be returned within 7 days of receipt for refund of purchase price. We pay shipping costs only if we have made a significant error in description.
About the Seller
Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art
Biblio member since 2004
Williamsburg, Virginia
About Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art
Our office, located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, is open by appointment or by chance. We are antiquarian booksellers who buy and sell carefully selected books for collectors and researchers in many genre. We also sell important autographs and photographs as well as original art, including wood engravings by Winslow Homer and J. J. Lankes; lithographs by Miró, Matisse, Calder, Wengenroth, and others; and works from the American Etching Revival. You can reach us by telephone: (757)378-5400; or by email: twbooks1@cox.net.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...