Colton's Map of Illinois, with an Inset of Chicago

Reference
BG-13191-4
Region
Americas
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
68.0 x 44.5 cm (26.8 x 17.5 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 240

Antique map titled 'Colton's Illinois'. Antique map of Illinois, a state in the Midwestern United States. With an inset map of of Cook County & Vicinity of Chicago. Published 1867.

Joseph Hutchins Colton (July 5, 1800 – July 29, 1893), known professionally as J.H. Colton, founded an American mapmaking company which was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890.

J.H. Colton Company maps were printed using engraved steel plates, which produced higher quality prints than maps made with less costly wax engravings. They were often individually hand water-colored and were recognized for their decorative borders.

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