Alabama Mobile Bay Montgomery Selma 1856 Morse Cerographic miniature map

Alabama.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, North America, United States, Alabama, Montgomery, Mobile, Selma, Mobile Bay, Railroads).

Issued 1856, New York by Morse & Gaston for Colby.

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

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

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

Printed Area Measures c. 5" H x 6 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

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

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

[B12334].