This Victorian masterpiece map of the ports and harbours of the Southern USA, with its rich original handcolouring, was first published in 1872 by A. Fullarton & Co. in its seminal Royal Illustrated Atlas. The map was engraved by G.H Swanston and is notable for being the last great highly decorative world atlas.
This map shows 8 separate views of the ports and harbours of the southern United States.
Today, most of these areas are popular tourist destinations, such as Key West Island, Florida, which is known for its coral reefs and is an excellent place for snorkelling and diving; Galveston island, which is full of fascinating historic architecture and beaches; and the Potomac River in Washington.
Some of the locations on this map include: Washington, Beaufort Harbour, Charleston Harbour, Pensacola Bay, Key West Island, New Orleans, Mississippi, Galveston Island, Pelican Island and Mobile Bay.
This map looks great at all sizes: 18x12, 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 24x36in (61x91.5cm), 30x45in (76x114.5cm), 33x50in (84x127cm), 40x60in (102x153cm) and 47x70in (120x178cm), but it looks best at larger sizes.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 70in (178cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (61x91.5cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of the ports and harbours of South East England by Archibald Fullarton and Co. in 1872.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone interested in the ports and harbours of the Southern USA or someone who has visited one of these areas..
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.