Russian Empire Qing Empire China Japan Korea 1850 Cowperthwait map Saw Mill River A fascinating antique printed image

A fascinating antique printed image which any collector

light soiling in margins

Nothing which would render the map unworthy of most collections

sixteen photogravures

Russian Empire Qing Empire China Japan Korea 1850 Cowperthwait map Saw Mill River A fascinating antique printed imageRussia 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