Philadelphia Pennsylvania City Plan 1853 detailed hand color miniature map

Philadelphia.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Detailed 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. 5 1/2" H x 9" W.

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

[R32333].