Russian Empire Qing Empire China Japan Korea 1850 Cowperthwait map Saw Mill River Nothing which would render the

Nothing which would render the map unworthy of most collections

October 24th

a style of  image quite unique to this time in history

sixteen photogravures

plus other visual enhancements altering the end result

Russian Empire Qing Empire China Japan Korea 1850 Cowperthwait map Saw Mill River Nothing which would render theRussia 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