original colour outlined steel engraved map with red wash colour. page size 27,5 x 35,5 cm. Centrefold as issued. from 'The Illustrated Atlas...' The map shows the World on Mercator's Projection, and is surrounded by a very decorative border. Some vignettes within the image, depicting indigenous animals, various costumes and sites. NB: British Possessions are coloured in pink wash colour! Steam route to the Colonies is coloured in as a blue line.