Pocket map 1861 E.P. Dutton Massachusetts & Rhode Island Colton rare fine
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
[Antiquarian Maps, Americana, New England, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Boston, J.H. Colton, 19th century Hand Colored folding pocket Maps]
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Map of Massachusetts & Rhode Island.
Published c. 1861 Boston, by Colton for E.P. Dutton & Co.
Engraved and lithographed map with original hand color printed on typical bond paper. Inset depicts a city plan of Boston and its environs.
Publisher's cloth case binding, gilt title lettering on cover, embossed ruled in outline cover decorations.
Map remains in lovely condition, strong colors and largely free of age spotting. Any small age flaws are minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Fresh clean example, nicer than typical for pocket maps of this era.
Book measures: 5 1/4" H X 3 1/2" W.
Map unfolded measures: 14" H X 17" W.
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