Holy Roman Empire Circles 1798 J.T. Scott Gibson miniature map Wheat & Brun #819

Germany Divided into Circles.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Miniature Maps, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Saxony, Bohemia, Austria, Bavaria).

Issued c. 1795, Philadelphia. Engraved by J.T. Scott.

Charming little late 18th century engraved miniature map, with lovely hand color.

Of note and interest for being produced in the United States before 1800.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 4 3/4"H x 3 1/4"W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 3 5/8"H x 2 1/2"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp. 137.

Stauffer, American Engravers, vol. 1, pp 243.

Wheat & Brun, Maps Published in America Before 1800, 819.

[B13833].