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Antique Engraved Hand Colored Colton & Co. Pocket Book Map of South Carolina

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Very fine and rare hand colored antique engraved G. W. & C.B. Colton & Co. "Book Map" on onion skin paper of South Carolina, 1874 Published at 172 William Street, New York Below date of "1874" says the following: Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year 1855 by J. H. Colton, in the clerks office of the district court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Title of pocket book: "Maps, Atlases and Guide Books by G. W. & C B. Colton & Co. " (successors to J.H. Colton) Measures: Book 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" , Map 16 1/2" x 13 3/4".
  • Creator:
    G.W. & C.B. Colton (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1874
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It has been folded in its original condition for most if not all of its years, so the condition of the paper is very good.
  • Seller Location:
    CHARLESTON, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PP31518-61stDibs: LU1891311594291

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