MAP OF THE REPUBLIC OF SWITZERLAND, DESCRIBING ITS TWENTY-TWO CANTONS; INCLUDING THOSE OF LE VALAIS, GENEVA AD NEUCHATEL, EXHIBITING THE VARIOUS OBJECTS INTERESTING TO THE TRAVELER. COMPILED FROM THE SURVEYS OF WEISS, KELLAR &C.
James Wyld
Map of the Republic of Switzerland, describing its twenty-two Cantons; Including those of Le Valais, Geneva ad Neuchatel, exhibiting the various objects interesting to the traveler. Compiled from the Surveys of Weiss, Kellar &c.
Handcolored copper plate engraving, 1841
22 7/8 x 32 3/8" (554 x 823 mm) plus margins.
Very good condition. Fine original outline color. LOCATION: New York City
Inventory Number: 777
Price: $375.00 Publisher : Published by J. Wyld, Geographer to the Queen. London. This map is from Wyld's "A New General Atlas of Modern Geography…". Wyld succeeded William Faden and Thomas Jeffreys as "Geographer to the Queen" as well as having the additional title "to his Royal Highness Prince Albert". His maps are known for their high quality engraving and attention to detail. A nice bright and well colored impression of this interesting map. Maps
