Sweden Norway c.1850 Hall antique folio map w/ nice old hand coloring

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Sweden Norway c.1850 Hall antique folio map w/ nice old hand coloring Sweden and Norway Issued Edinburgh, c. 1850 by A & C Black. Engraved by Sidney Hall. Fine original antique engraved map with original hand color, made approximately 175 years ago. Printed in the mid-19th century on quality paper which has toned and is slightly fragile as often seen with A&C Blacks, but which still retains its inherent structural flexibility and soundness.In near VG or better condition, light minor age wear, couple minor short edge splits closed with archival tape, overall very presentable and attractive [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws]. The printed area remains visually pleasing, a nice impression of an interesting antique map which will look nice when displayed.Sheet measures c. 17" H x 12 1/4 " W.Printed area measures c. 14 1/2" H x 10 " W[17404]Any defects along the sheet edges and in the margins may be seen in the photos. [ note : All old sheets of printed paper possibly have short edge splits. Each sheet has existed for a very long time and has probably been handled repeatedly in the course of it's existence. It has a history unique to it as an object. Most of the time any edge splits are short, minor, insignificant and have been closed- either long ago or more recently with small pieces read more