Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Scotland.". Offered with original outline colour as issued. Inset map of the Shetland Isles in upper-left corner. A fascinating and attractive early map of the Scotland. DATE PRINTED: c.1854. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 30.5 x 25.5 cm, 12 x 10 inches (medium) plus margins. PROVENANCE: A map prepared by Thomas Cowperthait and S.A. Mitchell's atlas in their distinctive style. Published in their "New General Atlas". ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Samuel Augustus Mitchell and his son and successor, S. Augustus Mitchell Jr., were successful Philadelphia-based map publishers. According to the map historian Walter W. Ristow, “[b]etween 1831 and 1890, general map and atlas publishing in the United States was dominated by the companies founded by S. Augustus Mitchell in Philadelphia and Joseph H. Colton in New York City.”TYPE: Antique lithograph printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 39.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-12-14T13:00:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.57 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Cartographer/Publisher: Thomas Cowperthait
Printing Technique: Lithography
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Format: Sheet Map
Type: Topographical Map
Year: 1854
Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1800-1899
Country/Region: Scotland
Era: 1800s
