America Septentrionale United States Stekin 1865 Erhard engraved hand color map

Amerique Septentrionale. North America.

Publ. 1865, Paris by Hachette. Engraved by Erhard. Map drawn by Dumas-Vorzet.

Uncommon mid-19th century engraved map with original hand color.

Color coded key lower left shows colonial powers possessions at this era. 

Note the curious "Territory of Stekin" above the “ British Colony" around modern day B.C. Canada in the Northwest near Alaska (here called Russian America).

Clean, fine condition, original centerfold.

Sheet measures c. 9 1/2” x 11 3/8”

Printed area c. 7 5/8” x 10 1/4”

B15630