Lakes & Seas Eastern Hemisphere Comparative Chart 1832 Carey & Lea engraved map

A Comparative View of the Inland Seas &Principal Lakes in the Eastern Hemisphere.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Eastern Hemisphere, Lakes of the World, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Aral Sea, Lake Baikal, Wener Lake). Issued 1832, Philadelphia by Carey & Lea for Starling. Engraved by P. E. Hamm. Comparison of these bodies of water by their physical size. Charming little early 19th century American produced map, engraved with original hand color. A gem miniature, precisely engraved with great delicacy and skill. Paper has uniformly toned to give the map a unique mellow visual glow unlike anything modern. A very nice looking example, most pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 6 3/4" H x 4 1/4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.[B12443].