Holy Roman Empire Silesia Prussia c. 1796 Gibson early American miniature map

The 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 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 3 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp 137. 

Wheat & Brun, Maps Published in America Before 1800, 826.

[B12238].