Partition Kingdom Poland Prussia 1796 Doolittle rare American map see Wheat #771

Poland, Shewing the Claims of Russia Prussia & Austria from the Best Authorities.

(Europe, Kingdom of Poland, Lithuania, Prussia, Russia, Austria, Courland,  Warsaw, Konigsberg, Danzig).

Issued c. 1796, Boston by Thomas & Andrews. Map engraving by Amos Doolittle.

Scarce/ rare late 18th century American engraved map. 

Among a handful of engraved maps entirely produced within the young United States in the 18th century which depict Poland.

Nice looking example with signs of time and age, pleasing patina, some toning, browning and old small scattered spotting/ staining, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Pic captures the map condition.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 8 1/4" H x 10" W.

Engraved area measures c. 7" H x 9" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. #1.

Wheat & Brun, American Maps Published in America Before 1800, 771.

[R26973].