China 1855 antique map first edition Colton's Maps

Description: Original Antique Map- China Great Detail! shows railroads, canals, etc. Also, the best look at Korea of the Colton maps Steel Plate Engraving and hand-colored on heavy paper Publisher: J.H. Colton & Co. New York Date: 1856 First Edition (on the map it says "Entered as an Act of Congress in the year 1855" but the atlas was published in 1856) Size: 15" x 18.5” 38 x 47 cm Condition: Excellent, some aging (See Pictures) Joseph Hutchins Colton (July 5, 1800 – July 29, 1893), known professionally as J.H. Colton, founded an American map making company which was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890. Colton established his firm in New York in 1831. For ten years, Colton licensed the use of maps from established cartographers, such as David H Burr. Colton also employed some of the preeminent engravers of the time, including Burr, Samuel Stiles, John Disturnell and D. Griffing Johnson. Colton went on to create railroad maps, immigrant guides, folding maps, wall maps, and atlases. J.H. Colton Company maps were printed using engraved steel plates, which produced higher quality prints than maps made with less costly wax engravings. They were often individually had water colored and were recognized for their distinctive borders. In 1857. Colton was given a $25,000 commission by the government of Bolivia to produce 2,500 maps of the country. Colton completed the contract, but was not paid by the Bolivians, where they were in the throws of a revolution. Colton sued the Bolivian government and and was eventually awarded $100,000 in compensation and Maps published by Colton can be found in the historical archives of most of the U.S. states, including Mississippi, Louisiana, and Maryland and of many national governments. They are also found in university and museum collections.

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Montrose, California

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