Holy Roman Empire Silesia Prussia c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map Cul de Sac Royal Small newspaper format publication

Small newspaper format publication

Any minor defects along the sheet edges and in the margins may be seen in the photos

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

likely more recent than the boards but still done long ago

withdrawn library bookplates to pastedowns

Holy Roman Empire Silesia Prussia c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map Cul de Sac Royal Small newspaper format publicationThe 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