Franklinville Kentucky urban plan Mason County c. 1795 Russell engraved map Mercury Bay Inside covers and rear cover

Inside covers and rear cover are advertising

Napoleonic Wars

Issued 1889

Two folding map(s) at rear as issued (appear unopened although paper is quite brittle and easily splits along fold lines

Splendid and scarce souvenir artifact from this Venetian Armenian monastery with the note worthy feature that seven of the images depict specific individuals who were then members of this monastery

Franklinville Kentucky urban plan Mason County c. 1795 Russell engraved map Mercury Bay Inside covers and rear coverIssued 1796, United States. Engraved by Tanner. Scarce early American urban plan, of note for being engraved and printed within the U. S. at this early date. Late 18th century engraved city plan. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, overall toning and light surface soiling, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 8 1 8" H x 5" W. Engraved area measures c. 6 1 4" H x 4 1 2" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's