South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color
South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color
$ 125.00

A Map of South America and the Adjacent Islands.

Issued 1798, London by C. Dilly. Engraved by J. Russell.

Scarce early copper engraved map with original outline hand coloring (note the green verdigris lines showing on reverse of map which confirm paint age).

“New Spain” assigned to Central American peninsula including modern day Nicaragua and Panama.

A clean surface, light to moderate offsetting which is easy to overlook.

Overall, remains a nice looking example with pleasant age patina.

Sheet size c.8 1/8” x 5”.

Pictures show this nice map well. Please review them carefully at your leisure so you may clearly see what you are buying.

B15018