Historic Map : Spruner Map of South America, Overview of Discovery, Conquest and Colonization , 1855, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 20in Chart of The Flags and

Chart of The Flags and National Emblems of The World

John Pinkerton's highly decorative map of Ireland

South Italy: Naples and Sicily

The coast of Antarctica is drawn in sketchily based upon early expeditions

Bird's-Eye View Railroad The New Japan Empire

Historic Map : Spruner Map of South America, Overview of Discovery, Conquest and Colonization , 1855, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 20in Chart of The Flags andThis is Karl von Spruner's 1855 map of South America, with an "overview of its discovery, conquest and colonization." Nation states, European possessions, and overlapping indigenous peoples' territories are color coded, with historical notes throughout. Relief is shown by hachures, and the finely engraved detail throughout exhibits the exquisite craftsmanship for which the Perthes firm is best known. Justus Perthes published the map as plate number 15