This
beautifully engraved
hand coloured
original
antique
map of the colonial
United States, North America west to the mainly
French possessions of Louisiana and further again to the
Spanish possessions in Texas and New Mexico, was engraved in 1757 -
the date is engraved in the title -
and
was published by
Jacques
Nicolas Bellin
for Antoine-François Prevosts
20 volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages published
by Pierre de Hondt, The Hague
between
1747 & 1785.
The map includes parts of the original 13 colonies from
the Carolinas to Georgia and stretches north from the great Lakes to Florida and west to
Texas & the Spanish territories. A great map published
on the cusp of huge changes in North America.
(Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General
Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Green, yellow, red
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 14 1/2in x 10in (370mm x 260mm)
Plate size: - 12 1/2in x 9 1/2in (320mm x 230mm)
Margins: - min. 1/2in (12mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Top margin repaired not affecting the image
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None
If you wish to discuss this or any other item
please email or call - good luck, Simon.
Classical Images
61 (0) 409 551910 Tel
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