Michigan Detroit Flint Lansing UP 1853 scarce hand colored cerographic map

Michigan.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Midwest, Michigan, Detroit, Lansing, Flint).

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 of a map rarely encountered with such pleasing hand color.

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.

[B13603].