Rare Antique Map of Calcutta 'Kolkata' in India, 1893

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Calcutta (India)'. Old map of Calcutta/Kolkata, India. On verso, a map of Egypt, Arabia, Upper Nubia and Abyssinia. Originates from 'The Columbian World's Fair atlas'. Artists and Engravers: The Columbian World's Fair atlas : containing complete illustrations of the World's Fair grounds and buildings, general illustrations of the public buildings, parks, monuments, street scenes, etc. of Chicago, and maps of every state and territory of the United States and Canada, and general maps of the world. Published for: Wood Brothers Cash Store. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Other map on verso, see item description. Please study image carefully. Date: 1893 Overall size: 34 x 26 cm. Image size: 31 x 22 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1893

Condition:

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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