Colton's Map of Kentucky and Tennessee.
- New York:: J.H. Colton & Co.,, 1857.
Unbound, colored engraved map, 16"x 13". Slight toning and aging, some minor staining and finger soiling in margins; overall bright and clean and 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 Kentucky and Tennessee is from the 1857 edition of Colton's General Atlas. The map has bright coloring, and good detail of the counties. Extra postage may be required. Ristow 313-326.