Mexico - Pacific & Australia A fine smaller copperplate engraved

A fine smaller copperplate engraved map from the mid 18th century

it shows the roads

these fine views are taken from photograph and masterfully engraved into wood block

Image size is 14 x 14 (inches) on a 27 x 20

A fine hand colored map of the state

Mexico - Pacific & Australia A fine smaller copperplate engravedMexico Colton was a notable 19th century American publisher who published quality hand colored maps that were current with the constant changes of the era. This map for the area features the roads, cities, towns, railroads and terrain with distinguising hand color. Colton maps are pretty rare in the scope of 19th century publishing. Has an inset of the Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Condition is very good with some age toning. Image size is