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
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