Illinois state 1850 thomas & Cowperthwait fine detailed hand color map School House and Conversation

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Book measures: 7 7/8" H X 5 1/4" W

The famous bas relief ceiling sphere is on display in the Louvre museum

The printed area remains visually pleasing -- a nice impression of a scarce and desirable antique map

On either side is original separately printed publisher's letter-press descriptive text relating to the area depicted

Illinois state 1850 thomas & Cowperthwait fine detailed hand color map School House and ConversationA New Map of the State of Illinois (North America, United States, Illinois, State Maps, Canals, Railroads). Issued Philadelphia, 1850 by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co. for S. A. Mitchell. Fine and uncommon mid 19th century antique engraved and lithographed map with original hand color. A decorative border surrounds the map. A lovely, clean example, with only minor signs of age (such as toning in the margins). Well preserved and pleasing. Sheet measures c.