Poland Lithuania Galicia East Prussia 1821 Phila. by M. Carey lg. hand color map

MapGeographical and Statistical Map of Poland and Hungary indicating the places celebrated by Sieges and Battles.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, Poland, Hungary, Galicia, East Prussia, Lithuania, Transylvania).

Issued 1821, Philadelphia by T.H. Palmer for M. Carey & Sons. Engraved by Kneass, Young & Delleker. Third ed.

Early 19th century engraved folio sheet map with original hand color. Kneass was chief engraver at the U.S. Mint.

Great map relating to Poland and Polish history as it evolves throughout 18th and early 19th century Europe.

Encyclopedic text relating to Poland, Austrian Dominions, Prussian Dominions and Hungary surrounds map including religion, government, natural history, battle history list, dominions and kingdoms, etc.. 

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.  Moderate age toning, some damp staining & foxing across sheet, top center of sheet slightly more age toned. 

Minor c. 1" edge splits along bottom edge repaired with archival tape.

Original centerfold as issued.

The heavy paper is somewhat brittle and requires delicate handling. Nice large antique map with a mellowed age patina, looks exactly what you'd imagine an early 19th century folio sheet map might look like if found sitting in a pile of old papers up in an attic. 

Sheet Measures c. 17 1/2" H x 22" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 19" W.

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

[R33971].