Birds of Europe Geographic Distribution Zoology 1856 Blackwood map w/ vignettes

Geographical Division and Distribution of the Birds of Europe.

(Europe, Zoology, Birds, Ornithology, Geese, Turkeys. Vultures, Gulls, Owls, Eagles).

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, nice pictorial elements down the sides and across the top.

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.

[R25577].