Arkansas Mississippi River Little Rock Columbia 1856 U.S.G. old state survey map Fortified City Fine and uncommon old wood

Fine and uncommon old wood engraved city view

the slightly wider part of the narrow border is in fact the original inset tab

and some light age wear along the fold lines

What is even further remarkable is how it's shown completely unmistakably as a sea horse emerging from the waves

The same feature in seen reverse on land

Arkansas Mississippi River Little Rock Columbia 1856 U.S.G. old state survey map Fortified City Fine and uncommon old woodArkansas (North America United States Mississippi River Arkansas River Little Rock Columbia) Printed 1856, Washington by U. S. Government Lithographed by Ackerman Original mid 19th Century lithographed map. Printed on lithographic paper as issued which shows minor light signs of age, is slightly age toned resulting in a nice patina, must be handled carefully, but remains sound. A detailed, scarce and interesting early map which could readily be