Empire of Japan w/ new boundary Russia/ China c. 1858 Weller map

The Empire of Japan, with Part of the Continent of Asia, Showing the River Amoor and the New Boundary Between the Russian & Chinese Territories

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Asia, Japan, Edo Period, Qing China, Russian Empire, Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Kyoto, Tokyo, Amur River).

Issued c. 1858, London by Edward Weller for the Weekly Dispatch Atlas.

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

A relatively uncommon map which was among maps issued in weekly installments for many years by this firm.

Typical signs of time and wear soft old crease lines which are easy to overlook.

Sheet Measures c. 13 1/2" H x 18 1/4" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 12" H x 17" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R30337].