Animals of the World Monkeys Elephants Hippos Rhinos 1856 Blackwood map
Animals of the World Monkeys Elephants Hippos Rhinos 1856 Blackwood map Animals of the World Monkeys Elephants Hippos Rhinos 1856 Blackwood map Animals of the World Monkeys Elephants Hippos Rhinos 1856 Blackwood map
$ 125.00

Geographical Division and Distribution of Simiae & Prosimiae. Geographical Division and Distribution of Marsupialia. Geographical Division and Distribution of Pachydermata.

(World Maps, Animals of the World, Monkeys, Simians, Marsupials, Hippos, Elephants, Rhinos).

Issued 1856, Edinburgh by William Blackwood and Sons. Engraved by W & A.K. Johnston.

Detailed and lovely large mid 19th century color lithographed folio map with piano key border. Fine decorative appeal.

Numerous engraved vignettes of various animals around the world are shown down both sides with keys beneath identifying each specific animal. These include elephants, Rhinos, hypos, zebras, monkeys, animals of Australia, marsupials, etc.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 3/4" H x 27" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 20" H x 24" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R24788].