Antique map titled 'Calcutta (India)'. Old map of Calcutta/Kolkata, India. On verso, a map of Egypt, Arabia, Upper Nubia and Abyssinia. Originates from 'The Columbian World's Fair atlas'.
Artists and Engravers: The Columbian World's Fair atlas : containing complete illustrations of the World's Fair grounds and buildings, general illustrations of the public buildings, parks, monuments, street scenes, etc. of Chicago, and maps of every state and territory of the United States and Canada, and general maps of the world. Published for: Wood Brothers Cash Store.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Other map on verso, see item description. Please study image carefully. Date: 1893 Overall size: 34 x 26 cm. Image size: 31 x 22 cm.
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