Wisconsin state 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand colored giftable map Tibet small light scattered spotting

small light scattered spotting

gilt title lettering on spine & cover

Insets of the North Pole as well as a smaller 2 sphere projection on the plane of the horizon

Issued 1777

Engraved for Payne's Geography

Wisconsin state 1853 Ensign charming miniature hand colored giftable map Tibet small light scattered spottingWisconsin. (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 most of sheet see pics. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Map