Chili Pictorial Maps Colton was a notable 19th

Colton was a notable 19th century American publisher who published quality hand colored maps that were current with the constant changes of the era

with the typically very close margins

with an old tear that is repaired at the bottom of the image on hard to see even under inspection

An excellent example of the meticulous and fine engravings that German cartographers were making in the late 19th century

Chili Pictorial Maps Colton was a notable 19thIt is said that at the time Arbuckle's coffee could be found in the knapsack of every cowboy, and across the United States, it had become a household name that was well known. As a promotion in c1890, the Arbuckle company produced a colorful set of trading cards that showed a map of each state, territory, or country, surrounded by scenes particular to the region. Condition is good. The image size is 3" x 5".