World Map on Mercator's Projection 1860 Weller & Bartholomew large color map

The World on Mercator's Projection

(World Map, Mercator's Projection, Navigation Routes, Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, South America).

Issued 1860, Glasgow by Blackie & Son. Engraved by J. Bartholomew.

Fine large mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. 

Various distances shown across the oceans, partial outlines seen in Antarctic.

From an uncommon atlas of the era, a monumental folio production that was fairly expensive in its day.

Light dustiness, overall clean, 1" splitting at base of centerfold, some light uniform age toning to paper as typical, overall a nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" x 14 5/8".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/2"  x 13 1/2" .

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, 143.

[R27057].