Switzerland Swiss Cantons Bern Zurich Geneva 1805 Boston early American map

Switzerland Swiss Cantons Bern Zurich Geneva 1805 Boston early American map

Switzerland with it Subjects and Allies from the best Authorities.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, Switzerland, Swiss Cantons, Geneva, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Glarus, Lucerne).

Issued c.1805, Boston by Thomas & Andrews. 

Early 19th century engraved map.  An example of early American cartographic engraving which is inherently uncommon/scare due to the date.

Map displays signs of age, including: light offsetting, scattered spotting.  

Original fold lines as issued.

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

Engraved area measures c. 7 1/2" H x 8 3/8" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[B12433].