Title: Birdseye View of Alexandria, Virginia - 1863
Artist/Publisher: New York/Washington, Chas. Magnus
Date: 1863
Map Type: Reproduction from Original Hand Colored Lithograph
Orig Size: 23.25" x 15"
Size: 35" x 23.5"
Description: Reproduction of an 1863, hand colored, panoramic birdseye view map of historic Alexandria Virginia, as viewed from the Potomac River. These antique birdseye maps record the evolution of cities illustrating the development and nature of economic activities, educational and religious facilities, parks, street patterns and widths, and transportation systems. Perspective maps are often not drawn to scale but provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of these towns and cities.
This reproduction historic map is a Giclee or fine art print on heavy weight 100% rag paper with Ultra Chrome inks with light fastness ratings of up to 100 years. We enlarge and reduce from the original and do not distort or resize the image, therefore most prints are not exact standard sizes. Larger sizes shipped rolled in tube.
Available in 3 sizes;
- 35" x 23.5" (large) $38.00
- 24" x 16" (medium) $30.00
- 18" x 12" (small) $23.00
; "Birdseye View Map of Alexandria, Virginia, 1863")