South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color Hungary Covers are loosened

Covers are loosened

A superior visual example

(a couple with short minor closed splits possible in the blank margins)

any minor flaws easy to overlook or forgive

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South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color Hungary Covers are loosenedA Map of South America and the Adjacent Islands. Issued 1798, London by C. Dilly. Engraved by J. Russell. Scarce early copper engraved map with original outline hand coloring (note the green verdigris lines showing on reverse of map which confirm paint age). New Spain assigned to Central American peninsula including modern day Nicaragua and Panama. A clean surface, light to moderate offsetting which is easy to overlook. Overall, remains a nice looking