Historic Map : Colton Map of Europe, 1856, Vintage Wall Art Size:20in x 16in which precipitated the Gadsden Purchase

which precipitated the Gadsden Purchase

Ensigns and Thayer

Covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Bakquash and between Russia and Afghanistan

Imperial China wilted under the weak Qing while the Russian attained the height of its pan-continental expansion

now the nation's largest museum

Historic Map : Colton Map of Europe, 1856, Vintage Wall Art Size:20in x 16in which precipitated the Gadsden PurchaseThis is a lovely 1856 example of Colton's map of Europe. Covers the entire continent from the Caspian Sea to Portugal, including the British Isles and Iceland. Throughout, Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as