Map of The United States (western sheet) c1869 Keith Johnston Royal Atlas Hand coloured map

Excellent engraved map of the united states (western sheet) by keith johnston f.r.s.e. C1869 ed. (1st ed 1861) from johnston's royal atlas of modern geography. Published by w. Blackwood & sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline colour. Additional later wash colour to the individual provinces makes this a unique edition of the map. This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in england in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm X 620mm). Large folio engraved map on heavy wove paper. Some old offset stain where sheets have been closed in atlas. This antique map will be packed in protective packaging and shipped in a rigid tube to ensure protection during transport.

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