Scotland U.K. 1782 Kitchin decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map Peru Great book of color &

Great book of color & b&w images

gilt title lettering on contrasting red leather labels

Attractive period antiquarian 1/2 leather binding

issue has a snag/ small surface puncture to the rear cover and final 5 pages (we show)

7 5/8" H x  6" W

Scotland U.K. 1782 Kitchin decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map Peru Great book of color &Scotland. Issued 1772, London. Engraved by Kitchin. Decorative mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Pictorial vignette cartouche greatly enhances the visual appeal. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Bottom blank margin trimmed narrow to neat line long ago and nicely extended with old paper to facilitate framing display. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines. Sheet