World Map on Mercator's Projection c. 1870 Jacobs large engraved map Tolaga Silene Acaulis

Silene Acaulis

Unfolds to a large color map of United States overprinted in red to show various types of rail lines

The images are all (often much) older than the scrapbook

Hawkins & Co

Atlantic Ocean

World Map on Mercator's Projection c. 1870 Jacobs large engraved map Tolaga Silene AcaulisMappe Monde Suivant la Projection de Mercator. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Map, Mercator's Projection, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Oceania, North America, South America). Issued c. 1870, Paris by Fosset. Map by Fremin. Engraved by Jacobs. Late 19th century engraved map with original hand color. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 15 1 2" H x 21" W. Engraved Area