Ireland 1832 Carey & Lea charming miniature map w/ old hand color

Ireland.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, British Isles, Ireland, Ulster, Connacht, Leinster, Muenster, Dublin).

Issued 1832, Philadelphia by Carey & Lea for Starling. Engraved by P.E. Hamm.

Charming little early 19th century American produced map, engraved with original hand color. A gem miniature, precisely engraved with great delicacy and skill.

Paper has uniformly toned to give the map a unique mellow visual glow unlike anything modern.

A very nice looking example, most pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 6 3/4" H x 4 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[B12442].