England & Wales United Kingdom London York Cardiff Manchester 1853 Black map New Zealand Rare early 19th century juvenile

Rare early 19th century juvenile which uses biographies of "great" people in their youths to instruct children in proper attitudes and life concepts of self

Charming early 18th century copper engraved map

10 1/2" H x 9" W

Text block paper is uniformly well age toned due to acidic nature of wood pulp paper stock

Fine original antique engraved city plan with beautiful hand color

England & Wales United Kingdom London York Cardiff Manchester 1853 Black map New Zealand Rare early 19th century juvenileEngland and Wales. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, British Isles, United Kingdom, England, Wales, London, Cardiff, York, Manchester). Issued 1853, Edinburgh by A. & C. Black. Mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color. Map consists of two (2) separate sheets (as issued), please see photos. Well preserved, moderate offsetting, still nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Original center fold as issued. Sheets Measure c. 17" H