L'Amerique Septentrionale Divisee en ses Principaux Etats

Book Description

Paris:. 1762.. First edition. An important French pre-Cook map of North America showing a large inland sea in western Canada, called "Mer ou Baye de l'Ouest" and an extensive imaginary river system across Canada. "Louisiane" extends across the American continent, and the source of both the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers are indicated. The second edition of this map is dated 1782. From Jean Lattre's 'Atlas Moderne... '. Later hand color, with the title cartouche at lower left. 17 3/4 x 1 1/2". Rumsey #2612070.

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