Alabama Montgomery Mobile Selma 1853 scarce hand colored map

Alabama.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Alabama, Montgomery, Mobile, Selma).

Issued 1853, New York for Phelps & Fanning.

Original mid- 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) gazetteer map with lovely hand color. Text on reverse as always, the only way to own this map. A superior visual example.

Pleasing age patina, any age flaws minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 8" H x 4 3/4" W.

[R33546].