Switzerland Cantons Dependencies Grisons 1811 John Cary lovely large old map
Switzerland Cantons Dependencies Grisons 1811 John Cary lovely large old map Switzerland Cantons Dependencies Grisons 1811 John Cary lovely large old map Switzerland Cantons Dependencies Grisons 1811 John Cary lovely large old map
$ 150.00

A New Map of Swisserland, Divided into its Cantons and Dependencies, Including the Grisons &c &c, From the Latest Authorities.

(Europe, Switzerland, Swiss Cantons, Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lake Constance, Swiss Alps).

Issued c.1811, London by John Cary.

Attractive and desirable early 19th century antique engraved folio sheet map. With beautiful original full hand color.

Some light typical offsetting which is not visually offensive, map remains attractive and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal.

Original fold line as issued.

Some minor inoffensive wrinkling along the wide bottom blank margin which in no way detracts from the map in appearance or value.

Sheet measures c. 21 3/8"H x 24 5/8"W.

Printed area measures c. 18"H x 20 3/8"W.

Philips, Atlases in Library of Congress, 714.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, p. 239.

Fordham, John Cary, pp. 78-82.

Map Collector 43, pp. 40-47 (Cary Family) and #57, pp. 32-7 (English Atlas).

[R26670].