This finely engraved hand
coloured original and important early map showing the development of the mapping
of Eastern Canada and Hudson's Bay was drawn by Robert De Vaugondy in 1773 - the
date is engraved in the title - for Denis Diderot (1713-84) edition of
Encyclopedie.
The four views represent two views by Claude Delisle in 1700 & 1703. Another
view by Nicolas Sanson in 1750 and the last view by Henry Ellis in 1747.
At the time of publication these
maps were some of the most
in-depth and accurate maps published of Asia, Canada, California and the NW
region of America.
Diderot's maps were intended to further an understanding of the Western Coast of
America, and NE Asia, during a time period immediately prior to Cook's voyage
to the region - less than a decade later- where numerous theories abounded on
the NW Coast of America. A nice dark impression of this essential map for
California collectors. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Later
Colors used: - Pink, yellow, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 16 1/2in x 13in (420mm x 330mm)
Plate size: - 16in x 12 1/2in (410mm x 320mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - Folds as issued
Verso: - None
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