World Australia w/ date lines 1899 antique detailed color map

Map of the World

(South America, Africa, Polynesia, Arabia, Japan, Korea, Hawaii)

Issued 1899, Chicago

An uncommon antique offset color map. Extracted from a late nineteenth century atlas, therefore there is another map printed on verso.

Printed in the 19th century on paper which has age toned as always, but which remains sound & well preserved.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The zoomable image is a major part of the item description. Please examine closely, as what you see is what we will send you. [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws].

A lovely map which is not often seen, and is perfect for display.

In Good+ to near VG or better condition, normal light age toning to sheet as typical, as well as a some light age staining or foxing, overall the image is clean, well preserved and very attractive

A little known map which any collector, dealer, institution or person of artistic taste would be happy to own.

Sheet measures c.  14 1/2" H x  22" W.

Printed area measures c. 11 1/2" H x  17 5/8" W

Original fold line as issued.

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