New Orleans city plan rare 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand color map
New Orleans city plan rare 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand color map New Orleans city plan rare 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand color map New Orleans city plan rare 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand color map New Orleans city plan rare 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand color map
$ 98.00

New Orleans.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States).

Issued 1853, New York by Fanning.

Uncommon and charming little mid 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) state map with lovely hand color.

Key at lower left locates 16 specific features (curiously lacking #7 & 12, so these must have been removed from the original plate), including the mint, four banks and three hotels. Seems possible there are different states of this map.

Issued within a scarce Gazetteer, text on reverse as always.

Remains an exceptionally nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 9" x 5 1/2".

Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" x 4 3/4".

B15437