Small newspaper format publication
many pages still unopened at top as issued
likely more recent than the boards but still done long ago
withdrawn library bookplates to pastedowns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 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