{"product_id":"asia-1845-charles-copley-rare-large-bond-paper-antique-engraved-hand-color-map","title":"Asia 1845 Charles Copley rare large bond paper antique engraved hand color map","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e Asia \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e (Japan, Korea, Bay on Bengal, Crimea, Tibet, Ural Mountains, China, Persian Gulf, Sinai Peninsula, Volga River, Cambodia) \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Issued 1845, New York, by Harper \u0026amp; Brothers \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Engraved by Charles Copley \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fine and uncommon folio sheet engraved map with attractive hand color. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A very uncommon\/ scarce large old map by this engraver and publisher from Brooklyn, NY. Printed on a thin bond paper which is similar to the paper used on many folding pocket maps of this 19th century era. Seems possible the map was also issued in a pocket map format. [see David Rumsey website]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e [note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.]. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e Map remains very well preserved. Some light age wear or surface spotting\/ soiling which is visible within the scan, edges are toned with some minor browning, minor trivial age flaws or faults such as thin small wrinkles which are unworthy of mention- map is just a nice, clean, pleasing example of what is certainly a condition rarity found thus. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e Paper and image remains overall clean \u0026amp; sound. Old maps \u0026amp; prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Great antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Original fold lines as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"widows: 4;\"\u003eSheet measures c.  19 7\/8\" H x  24\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003ePrinted area measures c. 18 1\/2\" H x  22 1\/2\" W \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tooleys \u003cem\u003e Dictionary of Mapmakers \u003c\/em\u003e , v. 1, p. 299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e[R3442]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68144186851513,"sku":"hhc1793761021782","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/4371\/4489\/files\/asia-1845-charles-copley-rare-large-bond-paper-antique-engraved-hand-color-map_1.jpg?v=1793761031","url":"https:\/\/mycladstore.shop\/products\/asia-1845-charles-copley-rare-large-bond-paper-antique-engraved-hand-color-map","provider":"Yuliany","version":"1.0","type":"link"}