World Mercator Polynesia Manchuria Peru c.1882 antique hand color lithograph map

Map of the World on the Mercator Projection Exhibiting the American Continent at its Centre

Issued c.1882, Washington D.C., by S. Augustus Mitchell

Fine original antique lithograph map, with lovely original hand color.

Printed on nice period paper as issued which retains its inherent structural flexibility and soundness.

In near VG [or better] condition: displays normal light uniform age toning as typical, trivial scattered small spotting and light foxing; overall the sheet & image remains clean and very attractive--- please inspect zoomable visual scan closely- note the zoom feature which allows for very close inspection.

[ note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws. ].

Pleasing old printed paper image entirely worthy of any collection and / or display. A depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this particular historical era. This renders the sheet of paper utterly historically unique, as you will observe when you see it in person.

Any minor defects along the sheet edges and in the margins may be seen in the photos.

Sheet measures c. 23 7/8" W x 15 1/4" H.

Printed area measures c. 17 7/8" W x 14 1/8" H.

Original fold line as issued.

We guarantee this printed sheet of paper to be old, printed many years ago, not recently. We stand behind the authenticity of everything we sell- forever.

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