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circa 1820s Coloured Map Engraving - CLOSE UP TO SHOW LOVELY DETAIL BY DR. SAMUEL BUTLER, D.D. - Engraved by Sidney Hall Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green, Paternoster Row THIS IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL Historical MAP - BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF HISTORY WITH ORIGINAL OUTLINE COLORING OF BORDERS DR. SAMUEL BUTLER, D.D. (1774-1839) His 'Ancient Geography' was first published in circa.1822, and 'Modern Geography' was published in circa.1825. There were numerous editions published up to the 1820s, being continued by his son. Approximate Map Image Size: 7 1/2 X 9 3/4 inches Approximate Overall Size: 8 1/4 X 10 1/2 inches (21 x 26.5 cm) Map has a Centerfold Excellent Detail General Information regarding SOUTH AMERICA. SOUTH AMERICA, fourth largest continent, c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries Argentina , Bolivia , Brazil , Chile , Colombia , Ecuador , Guyana , Paraguay , Peru , Suriname , Uruguay , and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana . The continent extends c.4,750 mi (7,640 km) from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends c.3,300 mi (5,300 km) from east to west. South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama; it is washed on the N by the Caribbean Sea, on the E by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the W by the Pacific Ocean . A great informative item for the genealogy buff! Old maps can be a great help in tracing your family lineage. Not only for tracing family heritage information, you can also use these maps for special school reports, term papers etc. CONDITION: Suitable browning - age toning. There is a tear/rip along the right edge of the fold which is about 3/4 of an inch and is on the edge only. Soiling and brown spots throughout, otherwise the Map is still in Very Good Condition. Map Image is clear, crisp and sharp with beautiful detail. Map has a centerfold. Blank on Reverse side. This beautiful old Historical map would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. . All prints and maps are carefully packed for safe shipping. Consider insuring your item for protection against loss or damage while in transit. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE Historical MAP. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the Historical atlas or book publication. This map was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The map I have for sale, like many Historical maps and prints that you see online, originate from an Historical book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de ref. del artículo 11654
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