Holy Roman Empire Silesia Prussia c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map Cul de Sac Royal Map of Los Angeles

Map of Los Angeles

likely more recent than the boards but still done long ago

8 1/4" H x 9 3/4" W

withdrawn library bookplates to pastedowns

Contains 12 b&w maps

Holy Roman Empire Silesia Prussia c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map Cul de Sac Royal Map of Los AngelesThe North East Part of Germany. (Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Prussia, Pomerania, Holstein, Brandenburg, Silesia, Meissen, Magdeburg). Issued c. 1796, Philadelphia by Gibson. Engraved by J. Scott. Charming 18th century miniature map with lovely hand color. An wonderful example of map making from the early American republic. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 5 1 4" H x 3