RARE Colton, Phelps & Watson, 1861 General Map of the United States of America

Description: 1861 General Map of the United States of America "BEST CONDITION I HAVE SEEN FOR THIS MAP" General Map Of The United States Of America, The British Provinces, Mexico, The West Indies and Central America With Parts Of New Granada and Venezuela. and G. Woolworth Colton's New County Map Of The Northeastern Portion Of The United States With Canada Etc. Author/Artist The first listed map was published by Phelps & Watson, 1861. The second listed map was published by G. Woolworth Colton in 1851. Date of Publication Dated on map 1861 and 1851 respectively. Type of Map Original large hand colored wall map of The United States which actually contains two separate maps. Size of map Measures app. 48" X 44.5". The map is in overall exceptional original condition & has not been restored.There are 3 areas of minor condition shown in the last photo. This uncommon wall map which was made at the beginning of the Civil War Era and features two maps. The top map which attributed to Phelps & Watson spans from Central America to all of the U.S., and includes timely depictions of the western territories, including the "L" shaped Washington, the extended panhandle Nebraska, and the "confederate territory of Arizona". The lower map by Colton shows the United States from the southern border of Virginia, up to Canada and west to the fledgling Kansas and Dakota territories. Both maps detail the railroad lines extent and proposed, and show some roads and trails. Surrounded by a large decorative border and full of vignettes, including a view of Mount Vernon, The Capitol, amongst others.

Price: 1190 USD

Location: Greenville, Maine

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