This is a lovely 1856 example of Colton's map of Europe. Covers the entire continent from the Caspian Sea to Portugal, including the British Isles and Iceland. Throughout, Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. 1 in volume 2 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1856 Atlas of the World.