ARTIST: Fielding Lucas, Jr.
PUBLISHER: Published by Carey & Lea, Philadelphia.
MEDIUM: Handcolored copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1822-23
EDITION SIZE: Image size 16 1/2 x 20 1/2" (41.8 x 52.2 cm) including text.
DESCRIPTION: Engraved by Young & Delleker. From Carey and Lea's "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas." A famous map of Washington showing the original diamond-shaped District. The surrounding text describes the climate, history, government and commerce of the area.
ADDITIONAL INFO: First edition, 1822.
CONDITION: Good condition with original hand color.
REFERENCE: Phillips, P.L. "Maps and Views of District of Columbia" #84.