North Carolina Raleigh Cape Fear Durham 1857 Morse miniature state map HC

North Carolina.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, North Carolina, Raleigh, Durham, Cape Fear).

Issued 1857, New York by Morse & Gaston for Colby.

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

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

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

Printed Area Measures c. 5" W x 6 " H.

Cartographic Reference(s):

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

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

[B12745].