Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map
Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map Reptiles of the World Snakes Turtles Lizards World Map 1856 Blackwood map
$ 125.00

Geographical Division and Distribution of Reptilia (Reptiles).

(World Maps, Reptiles, Snakes, Turtles, Frogs, Chameleon).

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. 

With two large engraved scenes of Reptiles in the Old and New worlds plus a detailed mountain height comparison diagram at top left.

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.

[R24730].