Historic Map : Colton Map of Europe, 1856, Vintage Wall Art Size:20in x 16in ecclesiasticus et profanus / collectus

ecclesiasticus et profanus / collectus ex tabulis geograph

which precipitated the Gadsden Purchase

the scale to which they were surveyed

Covers part of what is today Long Island City from Pier Street north as far as Nott Avenue

This is a fascinating 1852 map of the French department of Saone et Loire

Historic Map : Colton Map of Europe, 1856, Vintage Wall Art Size:20in x 16in ecclesiasticus et profanus / collectusThis 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