Colton's Map of China

New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., 1857. Unbound, colored engraved map, 16"x 13". Some toning and aging, a bit of foxing or staining in the margins; overall generally clean and in good shape. Maps are wrapped with acid free board, or in rigid sleeves. Beginning with J. H. Colton (1800-1893), the Colton family published atlases for over 30 years. Colton's Atlas of the World was first published in 1855 in a large two volume set. In 1857 it became Colton's General Atlas, and Colton's sons, George Woolworth and Charles B. would take over the business. This map of China is from the rather scarce 1857 edition of Colton's General Atlas. The map has decent color with a fair amount of detail, and includes a small inset map of Canton. May requrie extra postage. Ristow 313-326