Maine state early RR lines canals 1850-5 Cowperthwait hand colored map Vietnam Both maps by anonymous engravers

Both maps by anonymous engravers

An actual piece of American history issued just prior to the Civil War

the box is also in excellent condition

various normal signs of reading

but is clean overall and very well preserved

Maine state early RR lines canals 1850-5 Cowperthwait hand colored map Vietnam Both maps by anonymous engraversA New Map of Maine. Published 1850 55, Phila. by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. (This variant issue likely being 1854 5 despite the imprint at bottom stating 1850). At top right is a comparative population key showing by county and decades from mid 1700's. Beautiful mid 19th century (engraved) lithographed map with original hand color. Lovely folio sheet map, perfect for display, gift giving, being part of a collection, etc. Clean, fresh, near fine