South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color Northern Italy evidence of once having been

evidence of once having been adhered into a scrapbook on rear cover

27 3/4" H x 18 1/4" W

Engraved by Jenotte

A splendid style of binding that looks nicer in person than the close-up photo indicates (which seems to accentuate the wear)

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South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color Northern Italy evidence of once having beenA Map of South America and the Adjacent Islands. Issued 1798, London by C. Dilly. Engraved by J. Russell. Scarce early copper engraved map with original outline hand coloring (note the green verdigris lines showing on reverse of map which confirm paint age). New Spain assigned to Central American peninsula including modern day Nicaragua and Panama. A clean surface, light to moderate offsetting which is easy to overlook. Overall, remains a nice looking