Russian Empire Qing Empire China Japan Korea 1850 Cowperthwait map Saw Mill River centerfold perfectly laid down to

centerfold perfectly laid down to inset tab on reverse

light soiling in margins

New York by Thomas Nelson and Sons

a style of  image quite unique to this time in history

plus other visual enhancements altering the end result

Russian Empire Qing Empire China Japan Korea 1850 Cowperthwait map Saw Mill River centerfold perfectly laid down toRussia in Asia and Tartary. (Asia, Russian Empire, Tartary, China, Qing Empire, Japan, Korea). Issued c. 1850, Philadelphia by Cowperthwait. Fine mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color. Cowperthwait maps of this mid century era were issued with a range of color as well as variant decorative borders. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any small age spots or minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 12 1 2"H