Colton's Territory of Alaska (Russian America) Ceded by Russia to the United States.

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• ARTIST: G. W. & C. B. Colton

• PUBLISHER: Published by G. W. & C. B. Colton, 172 William Street, New York.

• MEDIUM: Engraving handcolored,

  DATE: c. 1869

• EDITION SIZE: 14 1/2 x 23 7/8" (36.7 x 60.7 cm ) plus decorative border and margins.

• DESCRIPTION: One of the first maps of Alaska after its purchase by the United States from Russia. This purchase, instigated by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, took place on August 1st, 1867. At the time of its purchase it was popularly called “Seward’s Folly.” Isothermal lines are shown printed in red. This map appeared in 1867-68 editions of Colton's General Atlas.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14.75 x 17.75 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original color.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps