California Los Angeles Sacramento San Francisco 1857 Morse miniature state map

California.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, California, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego).

Issued 1857, New York by Morse & Gaston for Colby.

Mid 19th century cerographic (wax engraved) map with original hand color.

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

Sheet Measures c. 6" W x 7 1/4" H.

Printed Area Measures c. 5" W x 6 " H.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3 pp 285.

Ristow, American Maps & Mapmakers, pp. 154, 468 & 469.

[B12747].