Philadelphia city plan 1853 Ensign charming giftable miniature hand colored map Sinai Peninsula Color coded key identifies colonial

Color coded key identifies colonial powers at this time

Two pages have a few words with short pen under linings

Four pages display early amateur coloring

but no key for it

Massachusetts by Lever Brothers Company

Philadelphia city plan 1853 Ensign charming giftable miniature hand colored map Sinai Peninsula Color coded key identifies colonialPhiladelphia. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, city plan, United States). Issued 1853, New York by Fanning. Uncommon and charming little mid 19th century wax engraved (cerographic) city plan map with lovely hand color. Issued within a scarce Gazetteer, text on reverse as always. Remains an exceptionally nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 9" x 5 1 2".