Pittsburgh Pennsylvania City Plan Allegheny River 1853 scarce hand color map

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania City Plan Allegheny River 1853 scarce hand color map

Pittsburg.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, City Plan, Allegheny River, Monogahela River, Bridges).

Issued 1853, New York for Phelps & Fanning.

Original mid- 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) gazetteer city plan map with lovely hand color. Text on reverse as always, the only way to own this map. 

A superior visual example of a map rarely encountered with such pleasing hand color.

Pleasing age patina, any age flaws minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 8" H x 4 3/4" W.

[B12399].