New Jersey state 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand colored map giftable Black Hills or extent of fixed ice

or extent of fixed ice glaciers

short edge splits and various signs of age to paper unworthy of specific mention are normal and to be expected

Text & other small woodcut on verso as issued

14 1/2" H x  19 5/8" W

New Jersey state 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand colored map giftable Black Hills or extent of fixed iceNew Jersey. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States). Issued 1853, New York by Fanning. Uncommon and charming little mid 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) state map with lovely hand color. Issued within a scarce Gazetteer, text on reverse as always. Remains an exceptionally nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Old light staining to sheet. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 9"