Antique 1863 Switzerland Map by Dower & Weekly Dispatch – France, Italy, Geneva, Basel, Como, Besançon, Lake Geneva, Rhine River, Mont Blanc

Beautiful, antique maps of Switzerland by J. Dower, from Lake Geneva to Lake Constance. These are authentic maps taken from the Weekly Dispatch World Atlas published in 1863 and NOT a computer reproduction. Map is split into 2 sheets. Listing is to purchase all.

See what Switzerland looked like more than 150 years ago, during the height of the country's Industrial Revolution. Lots of charming, intricate details and contours, including mountains, rivers, lakes, railroads and city names. Hand-colored. Verso is blank.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.

Edition of 1863, printed 1863

Dimensions: 26" width x 18 3/4"height

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Points of Interest: Switzerland, France, Italy, Kingdom of Sardinia, Piedmont, Baden, Valais, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Soleure, Fribourg, Bern, Lucerne, Basel, Aargau, Geneva, Lausanne, Besançon, Aosta, Lake Geneva, Alps, Jura Mountains, Lake Neuchâtel, Mont Blanc, Rhône River, Rhine River, Germany, Austria, Lombardy, Bavaria, Vorarlberg, Tessin, Uri, Grisons, St. Gallen, Glarus, Thurgau, Appenzell, Schwyz, Zug, Schaffhausen, Zürich, Konstanz, Como, Bergamo, Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Adda River, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo.

Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. These maps are in great shape for being over 150 years old. Have light wear and toning, but this will add to vintage character when framed.

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.