Denmark

Scare, first edition of Colton’s detailed, hand coloured map of Denmark with insets of Iceland, Bornholm and Faeroer. 

The map is surrounded by Colton’s signature, strap work scrolled border found on all of Colton’s maps. This first edition is identified by the map number ’63’ at lower right.

From Colton’s, Atlas Of The World, Illustrating Physical And Political Geography. 

References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 : 683.

Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: 2441.141
Sydney University Library: RB Elephant Folio 9756.8
Met Museum New York: Object Number: 61.579
National Library New Zealand: NLNZ ALMA 9916966333502836