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Antique Map of America (70041)
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Cartographer : Claude Delisle
Title : Carte D ' Amerique Dresse Pour L Instruction Par Guil Delisle
Date : 1790
Size : 25 1/2in x 19 1/2in (650mm x 495mm)
Description :

This large beautifully engraved hand coloured original antique map of America was published in 1722 by Claude de L'Isle (Delisle) and re-issued in nineteen different states by Delisle and Phillip Bauche between 1722 & 1830 - the date 1790 is engraved in the title cartouche.
This was one of the most important maps of America published in the 18th century. So detailed was it for its day that this map was copied by many cartographers for the next 100 years.

The map illustrates an immense amount of detail. The map includes an inset map of the discoveries of Capt Cook in the American NW, California is noticeably different and the names along the west coast are altered from the original engraving e.g. Monterey is now shown at the head of the R. du Carmel. To the north appears entree d' Aguilar, entree du Roi Georges and Fousang des Chinois. The great lakes are now more accurately drawn and the huge L. Bourbon compressed. Port Royale, Halifax, Plaisance (Newfoundland) Portsmouth, Philadelphia &c. are shown. The Papal line of Demarcation and the Isles de Quiros are erased and the title cartouche enlarged. Easter Island now lettered "L de Pasques vue par Davis".
Any mention of the French royalty has been erased both in the title and on the map itself. (Ref: M&B; Tooley)   

Condition Report
Paper thickness and quality: - Very heavy and stable
Paper color: - Off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Yellow, green, pink
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: -  25 1/2in x 19 1/2in (650mm x 495mm)
Plate size: - 24 ½in x 19 1/4in (620mm x 490mm)
Margins: - Min 1/4in (6mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - Printers crease bottom left corner
Verso: - None

Condition : (A+) Fine Condition

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US$849.00 SOLD

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