South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color Northern Italy A splendid style of binding

A splendid style of binding that looks nicer in person than the close-up photo indicates (which seems to accentuate the wear)

Early 20th Century Booklets

evidence of once having been adhered into a scrapbook on rear cover

but it displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition

Publisher's chromolithographed pictorial paper wrappers

South America continent 1798 Dilly rare miniature map original color Northern Italy A splendid style of bindingA 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