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New York: J.H. Colton & Co, 1857. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14 3/4" x 18 1/8".<br/> <br/> Handsome map of Central America. Features several insets depicting the Isthmus of Panama, the "Nicaragua Route", and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. Extensively labeled with cities, coastal features and islands, major rivers, regions, and native populations. The Panama railroad is depicted, as well as the proposed "Honduras Interoceanic Railway" is shown from Puerto Caballos to the Gulf of Fonseca. Published in 1857, the map is surrounded by a simple line border. In very good condition, with minor chips to margins not affecting the image.<br> <Br> The Colton family was one the most prolific and successful publishers of maps and atlases in the United States. J.H. Colton (1800-1893) founded his business in NYC in… Read More

New York: J.H. Colton & Co, 1856. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14 3/4" x 18 1/8".<br/> <br/> Decorative and informative map of Central America. Features several insets depicting the Isthmus of Panama, the "Nicaragua Route", and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. Extensively labeled with cities, coastal features and islands, major rivers, regions, and native populations. The Panama railroad is depicted, as well as the proposed "Honduras Interoceanic Railway" is shown from Puerto Caballos to the Gulf of Fonseca. Colton's signature strap-work border surrounds the map. in very good condition. One closed tear to lower margin, not affecting the image.<br> <Br> The Colton family was one the most prolific and successful publishers of maps and atlases in the United States. J.H. Colton (1800-1893) founded his business… Read More