antique prints, maps and watercolors

(Asia) Thomas Cowperthwait. Universal Atlas. Philadelphia 1850.$125.00

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"Asia"

A detailed map by Thomas Cowperthwait who bought and assumed the cartography and publishing business of S. Augustus Mitchell in Philadelphia. Cowperthwait re-issued Mitchell's atlas,  A New Universal Atlas containing maps of the various Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World in 1850. This map was a plate in that work. Cowperthwait's company produced some of the best American commercial cartography in the 19th century and was responsible for producing accurate and updated maps, accessible and affordable for most. With a very nice early inset of Australia.

Lithograph with original color.
14 x 17 inches sheet size.
Very good condition, minor toning, full margins.