River Drainage Basins of North & South America Amazon Columbia 1849 Berghaus map

Strongbefiete der Neuen Welt.

(North America, South America, River Drainage Basins, Mississippi River, Columbia River, Colorado River, St. Lawrence River, Rio Grande, MacKenzie River, Amazon River, Rio de La Plata).

Issued 1849, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Berghaus.

Wonderful mid 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color.

Scarce small folio format.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 14 3/4" H x 17 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 12 3/4" H x 15 3/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[R25100].