West Prussia Danzig Elbing Thorn German Confederation c. 1849 detailed Meyer map

West Prussia Danzig Elbing Thorn German Confederation c. 1849 detailed Meyer map

Provinz West-Preussen.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, German Confederation, Kingdom of Prussia, West Prussia, Danzig, Elbing, Thorn).

Issued c. 1849-50, Hildburghausen, Germany by Das Bibliographischen Instituts zu Hildburghausen for Meyer.

Charming small mid 19th century map with original outline hand color. 

Despite the relatively small size nicely engraved with a remarkable level of tiny detail.

Example displays light age dustiness and small minor spotting as seen, overall a nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 10" H x 12" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 5/8" H x 10 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Espenhorst, Handatlanten, 3.1.2.-

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R33158].