Description
Beautiful, antique map of Switzerland, including surrounding areas of Italy & Germany. This is an authentic 1850 lithograph by J Dower, published by Ward & Lock, Ltd., Pentonville, London. It is an original, sourced from Petermann's "Atlas of Physical Geography" & is NOT a computer reproduction. Includes a mountain profile in the bottom border. See what Switzerland looked like over 170 years ago. Lots of charming, intricate details & contours, including mountains, islands, rivers, cities & countries. Hand-colored. Verso is blank. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1850, printed 1850 Dimensions: 11 3/4" width x 9 1/4" height Features Points of Interest: Switzerland, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Bern, Geneva, Basel, Konstanz, Lucerne, Zug, Zürich, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Aosta, Como, Besançon, Lake Geneva, Rhône River, Alps, Jura Mountains, Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Constance, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Mont Blanc, & many more. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being over 170 years old. The paper quality is strong & the colors bright bright. Has light wear, foxing & toning, as well as pencil in lower right margin, but this will all read as vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique 1850 Switzerland Map By John Dower, Ward & Lock - Germany, Liechtenstein, Zurich, Lucerne, Lake Geneva, Alps, Mountains Active
