Chicago Illinois City Plan 1853 map Lake Michigan Ward Boundaries Railroads

Chicago.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Midwest, Illinois, Chicago, City Plan).

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.

[R33540].