"Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du Kentucky", Buchon, Jean Alexandre

This attractive copper engraved map details counties (each in full hand coloring), roads and towns. County configuration is current to circa 1821, with a large newly formed Hickman County in the southwestern corner. It is surrounded on three sides with French text describing Kentucky - its history, religions, etc. The size given is for the map only; it is on a large folio sheet measuring 27.5 x 20.5". Buchon produced the French edition of Carey & Lea's American Atlas. He used a better quality paper and today his maps are generally found in better condition than their American counterparts.

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Condition: B+

Full contemporary color with a few light spots, a small separation along the centerfold, and a printer's crease at left.