Rare 1856 1st edition, hand-colored maps, two maps on one sheet - Map of the World, Showing the Geographical Distribution and Range of the Principal Members of the Animal Kingdom. Also has an inset labeled Bird Map. Along with a Map of the World Illustrating the Productive Industry of various countries & exhibiting the principal features of Commerce and Navigation. From Colton's Atlas of The World. Both maps are surrounded by Colton's signature attractive decorative border. Image size is approximately 15 1/2" X 11". Colton was a notable 19th-century American publisher who published quality hand-colored maps that were current with the constant changes of the era.