Colton's Map of Japan.

Unbound, colored engraved map, 16" x 13". Some toning and aging, some soiling or staining in lower margin, ample margins; overall in very good condition. 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 very attractive map Japan is from the 1857 edition of Colton's General Atlas, even though the copyright date on the map indicates 1855. The map has nice coloring, and includes small inset maps of Yesso and Nagasaki. May require extra postage. Ristow 313-326.