South America 1807 John Cary 2 sheet large folio antique map pair old color
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsA New Map of South America, from the Latest Authorities.
(continents)
Issued 1807, London by John Cary.
Beautiful 2 sheet early 19th century antique engraved pair of maps, with original hand color.
Light uniform paper age toning, some wrinkling along fold line of bottom sheet, original fold lines, remaining clean - a pleasing and well preserved visual example.
Sheet measures c. 21 1/2" x 24 7/8".
Printed area measures c. 18" x 20 3/4".
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 1, p. 239.
[V450-R15517]