Mountains Ranges of Europe Alps Carpathians Pyrenees 1856 Blackwood map

The Mountains Systems of Europe.

(Europe, Mountains Ranges, Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees).

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.

Numerous engraved vignettes of various animals around the world are shown down both sides with keys beneath identifying each specific animal. These include elephants, Rhinos, hypos, zebras, monkeys, animals of Australia, marsupials, etc.

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.

[R25582].