first edition
1837 · Paris
by Monin, C. V., M. Fremin
Paris: Armand Aubree, 1837. First State. Very Good. [12.5x17.75in 31.8x45.2cm, 15x22.5in 38x57.2cm sheet] Hand colored map of northwest North America and northeast Siberia centered on Alaska and northern Canada, details the explorations and discoveries at the time, highlights the 1825 demarcation of Russian America and British America; Age toning to edges with light foxing spots in margins and map, remnant of binding trim on bottom margin, older ink lettering on lower right margin, plate number in top right "No. 10", map engraver Laguillermie, imprint Mageon, lettering engraved Mardelet, multiple distance scales. [Rumsey 2359.023] CS. This map was published, (truncated)