World showing 1822-1885 Catholic missions 1886 Christian history Missionary map

Les Missions Catholiques en 1822, annee de la fondations de l"Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi, et en 1885.

Publ 1886, Fribourg by Herder for Werner.

Uncommon 19th century color lithographed religious thematic map showing Catholic missionary activity late in the 19th century. 

Overall very fresh and clean, paper uniformly well age toned and now tender/ brittle so should be handled carefully (currently protected for handling inside a plastic sleeve).

Basically near fine condition, color printed area appearing nearly as fresh as when first printed 140 years ago.

Original centerfold.

Sheet measures c. 11 3/4” x 17 1/4” W.

Map area c. 9 5/8” x 16” W.

R36250