Franklinville Kentucky urban plan Mason County c. 1795 Russell engraved map Mercury Bay 5 1/2" x 4 3/8"

5 1/2" x 4 3/8"

Napoleonic Wars

Two folding map(s) at rear as issued (appear unopened although paper is quite brittle and easily splits along fold lines

Engraved by Schieble

Issued 1842 by Johnston

Franklinville Kentucky urban plan Mason County c. 1795 Russell engraved map Mercury Bay 5 1/2" x 4 3/8"Issued 1796, United States. Engraved by Tanner. Scarce early American urban plan, of note for being engraved and printed within the U. S. at this early date. Late 18th century engraved city plan. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, overall toning and light surface soiling, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 8 1 8" H x 5" W. Engraved area measures c. 6 1 4" H x 4 1 2" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's