South America Brazil Patagonia Colombia Chile Peru 1840 Dower Mt. Heights map

South America.

(South America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Falkland Islands).

Issued c. 1840, London by Orr & Company. Engraved by Dower.

Across the bottom is a mountain height comparison diagram, naming specific mts. with their heights.

Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 10 1/4" H x 14 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 10 5/8" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R26162].