Chicago city plan 1853 Ensign charming giftable miniature hand colored map Periodic Publisher's oblong color lithographed card

Publisher's oblong color lithographed card stock paper wrappers

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Real Photo Post Cards

Issued 1980

The key at top left notes various early historical Russian boundaries

Chicago city plan 1853 Ensign charming giftable miniature hand colored map Periodic Publisher's oblong color lithographed cardChicago. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, city plan, Americana, United States). Issued 1853, New York by Fanning. Uncommon and charming little mid 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) city plan 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. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 9" x 5 1 2".