Colton “Map of Boston and Adjacent Cities.”

“Map of Boston and Adjacent Cities.” 

New York: J.J. Colton, 1857.  14 ½ x 11 ¾.  Lithograph.  Original hand color.  No decorative border. Stain in margin not affecting map. 

In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of map publishing in America moved from Philadelphia to New York.  The Colton publishing firm played a large role in this shift.  This map with its fine detail, is a strong example of their successful work.  This is an attractive map as well as an interesting historical document.