1739 Map CARTE D'AMERIQUE America Accurate in Imperia Covens Mortier (LM13)

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HomeAbout UsView FeedbackContact Us1739 Map CARTE DAMERIQUE America Accurate in Imperia Covens Mortier (LM13) 1739A large original engraved map titledCarte DAmerique Dressee pour lUsage dy Roy par Guillaume Delisle premier Geographe de SA MAJESTE de lAcademie Royale des Sciences A Amsterdam chez Jean Covens et Corneille Mortier Geographes 1739 Guillaume Delisles map of the Americaswas one of the most popular maps of the 18th century with numerous editions published. Its various editions provide a great view of the evolving cartographic knowledge of the Americas throughout the eighteenth century. This is the sixth state published in Amsterdam by Covens Mortier with the addition of a Latin title at top;America Accurate in Imperia, Regna, Status Populos DivisaIn North America the western coast is now continued northward aboveCap Blancto include a largeMer de lOuest; this being an early appearance of the mythicalSea of the West. The region of central Canada has been extensively updated to included several large lakes and forts. The French territory ofLouisianetakes up the lions share of North America at the expense of the British colonies. This political bias is due to Delisles position as geographer to the King of France. The west end of Hudson Bay is completed and the names reflect recent British explorations in the region. Halifax and Philadelphia are now named. South America is much better represented with a good depiction of the river systems and locations of the Jesuit missions.Generally excellent condition with central fold as issued. Overall size approx 66cm x 54cm including margins. Blank on verso. Appears to be original hand colour.View Our Categories Decorative Prints World Wide Maps Scotland Maps Architecture Design England Maps RoyaltyAbout UsWe specialise in selling all items that can be considered to be Antique Paper. * PRINTS * MAPS * HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS * POSTAL HISTORY * BOOKS * POSTERS * STAMPS * POSTCARDS * EPHEMERA And anything else that is considered Antique and made of Paper. ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE ORIGINAL ANTIQUES - NOT MODERN COPIES. We are also very keen buyers of anything similar and especially after better collections, original archives, whole libraries and better single items and have andpound;250,000 in cash funds at anyone time to buy the right items.Contact UsIf you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us through the eBay messaging system.FeedbackWe will always help you to have a 100% positive happy buying experience. Contact us if you are unhappy about any aspect of your purchase from us. We only want five star feedback from you so buy with confidence.

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