Denmark Sweden Norway Iceland Scandinavia 1821 Carey hand color historical map

Geographical and Statistical Map of Denmark & Sweden.

(Old Maps, Europe, Scandinavia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Faroe Islands).

Issued 1821, Philadelphia. Carey & Son. Engraved by J. Yaeger.

Beautifully engraved early 19th century American-produced map. Printed on fine heavy paper with original hand color.

Map is surrounded by extensive historical and factual text, including commentary about history, commerce, topography, culture, religion, etc.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any age flaws minor, easy to overlook or forgive. Small minor closed split to bottom centerfold line which is all but invisible when viewing the map.

Original center fold.  

Sheet Measures c. 17 5/8"H x 22"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Ristow, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 151, et al.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, pp. 234.

[R27598].