Colton's Map of New York and Adjacent Cities

New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1857. Unbound, colored engraved map, 25"x 16". Slight toning and aging, a little browning in margins; overall bright and clean and in very good condition. Maps are wrapped with acid free board, or in rigid sleeves. Beginning with J. H. Colton (1800-1893), the Colton family published atlases for over 30 years. Colton's Atlas of the World was first published in 1855 in a large two volume set. In 1857 it became Colton's General Atlas, and Colton's sons, George Woolworth and Charles B. would take over the business. This is a scarce map of New York City from the 1857 edition of Colton's General Atlas. The heading suggests that J.H. Colton is the publisher, and the map was originally published in 1855. A highly attractive and colorful map, which gives excellent detail of Manhattan streets. Part of Brooklyn is visible, and in a small inset the City & County of New York is featured. Ristow 313-326 (Inventory #: 101109)