Poland, Showing the Claims of Russia, Prussia, & Austria from the Best Authorities.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Eastern Europe, Poland, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Warsaw).

Issued 1796, Boston by Thomas & Andrews. Engraved by Doolittle.

Late 18th century engraved map. Among the earliest maps depicting Poland produced in America, preceded by only one the previous year.

Nice looking example, toned, offsetting, still a pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 8 1/4" H x 9 1/2" W.

Engraved area measures c. 7 1/4" H x 8 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Wheat & Brun, Maps Published in America Before 1800, 794.

O'Brien, Amos Doolittle, Engraver of the New Republic, pp. 21-30.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R31533].