Holy Roman Empire Westphalia Hanover c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map Newburyport yet each still remains overall

yet each still remains overall attractive as objects

(Old Programs

American West)

Interesting ephemeral survivals of an oversized and inherently fragile colorful graphic item

Some general overall wrinkling and extraneous fold-lines to sheet

Holy Roman Empire Westphalia Hanover c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map Newburyport yet each still remains overallThe North West Part of Germany. (Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Rhineland, Electorate of Hanover, Westphalia, Hesse Cassel). 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