Northern Italy Lombardy Tuscany Papal States Parma Modena 1850 Cowperthwait map May2021 gilt bands and compartment urn

gilt bands and compartment urn decorations

Les Etats de L'Ancienne Pologne 1572-1795

Excellent rendering of this uncommonly seen bygone mode of transport- being carried with a wooden structure (called a litter) on long wood poles attached to two horses

9 1/8"H x 33 3/8"W

Northern Italy Lombardy Tuscany Papal States Parma Modena 1850 Cowperthwait map May2021 gilt bands and compartment urnItaly North Part. (Europe, Italian Peninsula, Northern Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Venice, Parma, Modena, Tuscany, Florence, Papal States, Rome). Issued 1850, Philadelphia by Thomas Cowperthwait. Fine scarce mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, sheet uniformly age toned, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 17 1 4" H x 13 1 2" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 15 5